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Everything you need to know before getting started with TakeCtrl, from privacy and compatibility to how your clipboard history is stored and handled.
What is TakeCtrl?
TakeCtrl is a macOS clipboard and screenshot history app that saves what you copy into a beautiful, searchable visual timeline. It helps you find and reuse text, links, images, files, code, colors, screenshots, and more.
Does TakeCtrl support iCloud Sync?
Yes. iCloud Sync is optional and can be enabled or disabled anytime in Settings.
Where is my clipboard history stored?
Your clipboard history is stored locally on your Mac. TakeCtrl does not use user accounts, analytics, or server-side clipboard storage.
Does TakeCtrl upload my copied content?
No. TakeCtrl does not upload your clipboard history, screenshots, copied text, images, files, code, or colors to our servers. Your history stays on your device.
Can TakeCtrl detect sensitive content?
Yes. TakeCtrl attempts to detect sensitive content such as passwords, API keys, private keys, tokens, credit card numbers, and .env files. By default, sensitive content is not saved.
What does a 1 Device license mean?
One device license equals one macOS user account. If you use multiple user accounts on the same Mac, each account requires its own activation.
Can I pause clipboard capture?
Yes. You can pause capture whenever you want, for example when working with private, confidential, or sensitive information.
Does TakeCtrl include screenshot history?
Yes. TakeCtrl can save and organize screenshots, so you can find and reuse them later alongside your clipboard history.
