Its a relatively new feature. I think it needs improvements. I am going to list some that i think needs to be changed:

- We should be able to put passwords to files
- Forgot password option via TouchID
- Asking for password before sharing the locked documents (at least an option)
- Not opening every single locked documents when I open just one (at least an option)
- Locking the document immediately after I click the close button (not the home - button that leaves the doc open) (at least an option)

You can already do this for any app on Apple Devices. Long-press the app icon, then when the menu pops up, select "Require TouchID".

Afterwards that app only will need TouchID to start up.

Still no updates...

Apple will implement a feature to lock apps with Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode in the upcoming iOS & iPadOS 18 system. The new system will be released in autumn 2024.

Please secure the app. At the minimum no one but me should be able to open GoodNotes.

Considering since 2016 wow… well i guess they’ll keep up this great work

Still hoping in 2023 …. Sigh

This would be awesome for journaling honestly

Agreed, this feature would be highly sought after since the writing experience of the Ipad invites many users to journal personal thoughts too. Being able to lock those notes would be amazing and also provides an extra security from accidental deleting if someone else is using the device

Would really love to hear from Goodnotes about their updates on this^

Is this Being considered since 2016? Great app but I’m limiting my iPad to myself since I’ve a lot of confidential info because of which I can’t share my iPad with colleagues or family.

Perhaps 2FA to access will enhance security to protect journals, business documents etc.

Used Face ID to sign in and use the app. This can be paired with touch ID.

My iPad has faceid. I use good notes to journal. I would love to be able to lock that journal.

Please allow touch ID (or face ID) to secure the documents made in the GoodNotes 5 app.

Hell YEAH :D

Yes please. These are only a few lines of code, to give us this feature.
BTW it's also a good idea, fore Notebooks / Notes as an option (like Apple Notes)

Definitely want TouchID per notebook as a toggle feature under notebook options.

Question for others: when the notebook is opened it creates a tab at the top. For a notebook that is secured with password/TouchID- should the notebook become secured as soon as you switch tabs (notebooks), or only after the tab (notebook) is closed? Or perhaps after a customizable length of time of not being the active tab (notebook)?

Good notes now became a huge library and need a lock for library.. user interface was very basic.. change the style and look of good notes.. bring some animation types ui into app. While turning pages need some effect like paper scrolling etc.. really till now app was fabulous but try to change the look so that we feel that really a book was in hand but not ipad with good notes app. Hope these changes will reflect soon. Thank u goodnotes team...

Use Touch ID to open app

Very nice feature to include but certainly not a show stopper.