KnotWise is a professional ship's logbook for bluewater sailors, available as a web app (PWA) at app.knotwise.app and as a native desktop application for macOS, Windows and Linux. This article walks you through the first steps after creating your account.
First-time setup
Step 1 — Create your account
Go to app.knotwise.app and sign up with your email address. You will receive a one-time code by email — enter it to activate your account and begin your 30-day Share trial.
Step 2 — Set up your vessel
After your first login, KnotWise prompts you to enter your vessel details — name, type, dimensions and tank capacities. This information is used in official exports such as the Ship Dossier and Crew List PDFs.
Step 3 — Explore with sample data
KnotWise loads sample data on first use so you can explore all features before entering your own entries. When you are ready, click «Start with my own data» in the top banner to clear the sample data and begin your own logbook.
Step 4 — Add your crew
Navigate to Crew in the left sidebar and add your crew members with their roles (Skipper, Crew). Crew members can be assigned to individual log entries and included in official PDF exports.
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