# Security

This page describes how CopyQ handles the clipboard data and how to make the clipboard safer.

# Data Storage

By default, Any text or image in the clipboard is stored automatically in CopyQ.

You can completely disable automatic clipboard storing or avoid storing content copied from windows with matching window titles.

See also

- How to disable storing clipboard?

- How to omit storing text copied from specific windows like a password manager?

The data from all tabs are stored in the configuration directory unencrypted (unless the Encryption plugin is enabled for a tab).

See also

- Where to find saved items and configuration?

- Password Protection

CopyQ does not collect any other data and does not send anything over network.

# Clipboard Content Visibility

The clipboard content is normally shown in the item list of a clipboard tab, main window title, tray tool tip and notification.

To disable showing the current clipboard in GUI, use “No Clipboard in Title and Tool Tip” command and disable notifications (in Preferences).

See also

- How to enable or disable displaying notification when clipboard changes?

- How to load shared commands and share them?

# Clipboard Access

Usually other applications can access clipboard content without any restriction.

To restrict accessing the data after a long time, use “Clear Clipboard After Interval” command.