How to Use Google Keep for Notes and Lists

Use Google Keep, a free note app, to write notes, make checklists, and save photos that sync across all your devices.

In this guide (5 steps):

1.Install Google Keep
2.Create a note
3.Make a checklist
4.Add labels to stay organized
5.Set reminders on notes

Install Google Keep

~15s

Download the Google Keep app from the App Store or Play Store. Or go to keep.google.com in any browser. Sign in with your Google (Gmail) account.

Create a note

~15s

Tap "Take a note" at the bottom. Type a title and your note content, then tap the back arrow. The note saves automatically.

Make a checklist

~15s

Tap the plus sign at the bottom and pick "New list". Type each item on a separate line. Tap a box to check off items as you go — great for groceries or to-dos.

Add labels to stay organized

~15s

Open any note, tap the three-dot menu, and pick "Labels". Create labels like Work, Personal, or Recipes. Then filter your notes by label from the main screen.

Set reminders on notes

~15s

Open a note and tap the bell icon at the top. Pick a time or place to be reminded. The note will pop up on your phone when the time comes or when you get to that location.

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Google Keep is a free note-taking app that works on any phone, tablet, or computer. Notes sync instantly between your devices, so you can start a grocery list on your phone and see it on your laptop when you sit down to plan meals.

Notes can be plain text, checklists, photos, or even voice recordings that Google transcribes to text automatically.

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