Frequently asked questions

Do I need an account?

No. bkmk uses your existing iCloud account. As long as you’re signed into iCloud on your Apple device, bkmk works.

Where are my bookmarks stored?

In the private CloudKit database of your own iCloud account. The author of bkmk has no access to them.

What happened to notes and uploaded images?

The links-only update removes older text and image entries from your library, including synced copies. Links to articles, videos and images remain links and are kept, along with their preview thumbnails.

Does it sync to Windows or Android?

Not in v1. The Chrome extension works on any OS but stores locally only. Apple-to-Apple sync is the v1 promise.

Does it cost anything?

The public release is being prepared. Contact us for early access; release availability and pricing will be announced before launch.

What does it cost in iCloud storage?

Saved URLs, titles and preview thumbnails use your iCloud storage. bkmk currently saves links only; it does not accept image uploads or notes.

Does bkmk send anything to a server?

No. The only network traffic is to Apple’s iCloud (for sync) and to the URLs you ask it to preview (fetched directly from your device).

What happens if I uninstall the app?

Your bookmarks remain in your iCloud account. Reinstalling restores them.

How do I delete all my data?

Delete the app on all your devices and then remove the bkmk CloudKit container data from Settings → Apple ID → iCloud → Manage Storage.