Guides
Setup help and how-tos for getting the most out of KeyPaste.
How to use the Mac menu bar clipboard panel
Open KeyPaste from the Mac menu bar or a global shortcut, then search, copy, or drag snippets without bringing the full window forward.
How to search text inside screenshots and photos
With KeyPaste Pro, the same search box can match text inside screenshots and ordinary photos, using on-device recognition.
How to copy part of a snippet or text from a screenshot
Select individual words from a saved snippet, or recognize text in a screenshot, then copy only the parts you need.
How to back up and export your snippets
Export a complete, versioned backup of your KeyPaste library and Inbox for free, and see what the package includes.
Canned responses and quick replies on mobile
Send the same replies faster on your phone. Set up canned responses and quick replies with KeyPaste's paste keyboard for support, sales, and everyday messaging.
How to keep passwords out of your clipboard history
Learn how KeyPaste filters concealed content during automatic clipboard capture, how explicit saves differ, and how to exclude source apps on Mac.
How to see and manage clipboard history on iPhone
iPhone has no built-in clipboard-history screen. Learn how to capture useful copied items, see them in an Inbox, and organize them for reuse.
A clipboard manager that syncs files between iPhone and Mac
Learn which KeyPaste attachments sync through iCloud, which large files stay on one device, and why Finder file references remain local to your Mac.
Text expander vs clipboard manager: which do you need?
Text expanders and clipboard managers solve different problems. Here is how they differ, and how KeyPaste covers both on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
How to use KeyPaste with Siri and Shortcuts
Use KeyPaste with the Shortcuts app and Siri to save the clipboard, open your library, or search without opening the app first.
What is a paste keyboard?
A paste keyboard inserts saved text with one tap and gives you quick access to reusable content without leaving the app you're using.
How to add a custom keyboard on iPhone
A step-by-step guide to installing and enabling the KeyPaste custom keyboard on iPhone and iPad.
How to sync clipboard history between iPhone and Mac
Keep persistent clipboard history and reusable snippets in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with KeyPaste and iCloud. No separate account required.
What does "Allow Full Access" actually do?
A plain-English explanation of the Allow Full Access permission for custom keyboards on iOS: what it enables, what it does not, and whether KeyPaste needs it.