1. Create Your Identity
Open the admin, go to Identity, add your site title, handle, description, and public URL if you already know it. Generate a publisher key and protect it with a passphrase.
2. Write And Publish
Use Write for Markdown posts and optional local images. Drafts stay local. Published posts are included in generated static bundles.
3. Export Shell
Open Generate and export an encrypted .postsnail Shell after identity setup and meaningful writing sessions. This file is the private editable source.
4. Export Website ZIP
Unlock your key, open Generate, and export the public Website ZIP. Keep the fingerprint and manifest proof summary with your release notes.
5. Verify Before Sharing
Use the Verify tab to drop the ZIP back into PostSnail. Share the bundle fingerprint when you publish so readers and trackers can compare the public proof files.
6. Migrate Legacy Backups
Use Import Legacy Backup JSON only for old PostSnail backups. The admin restores the data and downloads a new encrypted .postsnail Shell using your Shell passphrase.