Notion stores data on its secure servers. It is encrypted in transfer and at rest, though in-house administrators have access to it for support purposes.
Currently, Notion lacks local file storage and management, the uploaded files can only be opened via web service. All files are also backed up on AWS which means you are limited to accessing via Chrome or Safari – whatever default browser you use.
Does notion have folders?
Notion has a unique approach to organisation, but let’s stop pretending like they are doing us a favour by not having folders. Folders are easier to understand since we’ve been using them for decades. It seems we finally have an app that does it all.
This begs the question “Is notion a cloud-storage space?”
Given it is modular based, it can do many things and containing files is one of those many things. Still, that one can save files on a Notion page does not mean Notion is a cloud- storage space. It’s main purpose is to collaborate on content right on the Notion page.
The next thing we asked ourselves was; does notion back up my files?
Well, while Notion backs up all of your changes to its server, there’s no harm in having a copy stored locally too. Every once in a while it’s worth exporting a copy of your workspace for safekeeping. This lets you download all of your pages and databases, as well as any files and images you’ve uploaded.
Can I save files on a notion page?
Still, that one can save files on a Notion page does not mean Notion is a cloud-storage space. It’s main purpose is to collaborate on content right on the Notion page.
Is there a way to export individual pages from notion?
Bright side: you can export individual pages as PDFs, with specific paper sizes (though the choices are limited). But to export subpages, you need the Enterprise subscription. Notion lets you create notes you can’t export out of the app. Help us petition Notion to give us more control over the data we put on their servers.
Does notion have access to my notes?
Due to the lack of end-to-end encryption, Notion has access to your notes. They see everything. In good faith, we trust that the employees at Notion who have access to our data won’t abuse it, but why take the risk? If Notion insists on storing our notes on their servers (which they do), they should at least encrypt it.
How secure is notion?
This is how secure Notion is. Are you comfortable sharing your whole life (career, financial, travel plans, etc) with Notion? Due to the lack of end-to-end encryption, Notion has access to your notes. They see everything. In good faith, we trust that the employees at Notion who have access to our data won’t abuse it, but why take the risk?