To create a new account, go to app.insomnia.rest and select a sign up option. You’ll be prompted to create a passphrase to enable End-to-End Encryption.
Warning: If you reset your passphrase, you will lose the data encrypted with the previous passphrase. To avoid this, make sure to securely back up your passphrase in a password manager, for example.
If needed, you can click Upgrade from the Insomnia dashboard to upgrade to a Pro plan or activate an Enterprise plan.
Owners and admins can invite users to collaborate on projects by adding them to organizations.
Invited users will receive an email. They will need to log in to Insomnia and accept the invite.
Hobby accounts created from June 4th 2024 onwards have E2EE disabled by default. While your data remains encrypted at rest and in transit, E2EE offers an additional layer of security by encrypting data so that only the parties involved in the communication can decrypt it.
You can enable or disable E2EE from the Encryption tab in your account settings.
For more details about how E2EE works, see End-to-End Encryption.
Insomnia uses the Secure Remote Password (SRP) protocol to handle data encryption, which means:
If you lose your passphrase, you can reset it using the Forgot your Passphrase? link on the login screen, however:
To avoid issues, back up your passphrase in a secure location.
What platforms does Insomnia run on?
Insomnia is available as a desktop application for 64-bit versions of macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Does Insomnia provide 32-bit binaries?
No. Insomnia currently supports only 64-bit systems.
What software license does Insomnia use?
The Insomnia desktop app and related software packages are open source under the Apache License 2.0. The source code is available on GitHub. Note that the server-side software that powers the paid sync service is closed source.
Can I use Insomnia for commercial use?
Yes! Insomnia can be used commercially. Visit our pricing page for available plans.
How can I support Insomnia?
Thanks for your support! You can:
Does Insomnia have a EULA?
Currently, Insomnia does not have a dedicated End User License Agreement (EULA). It is governed by the Apache License 2.0, along with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A formal EULA may be introduced in the future.
What is the team size limit for a free trial?
The free trial supports up to five team members. After the trial, you will be billed based on the number of member seats in your subscription. See our pricing page for more details.
How do I increase the number of seats on my team?
The team owner can update the subscription to include more seats by:
The updated seat count will be reflected in your next billing cycle.
How can I customize receipt data?
You can add custom details (company name, address, VAT number, etc.) when creating or updating your subscription. These details will appear on invoices available through the Invoice History page.
Note: Invoice details only appear on downloaded invoices, not the emailed versions.
Why do I see multiple charges for my Insomnia plan?
Some banks may show multiple charge attempts due to currency differences. However, our payment provider (Stripe) only processes a single charge per billing cycle. If you have concerns, please contact us through the support page.