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Collaborate on Mind Maps in Real Time

Mindmup’s real-time collaboration lets you work on the same mind map with others, with everyone’s changes instantly synchronized. Whether you’re brainstorming with your team, planning a project, or working together in a classroom, everyone can...

Member Roles and Permissions Explained

Each Mindmup account can include multiple members, depending on your plan. For example, if your Team plan includes 5 seats, you can add up to 5 members. Every member has their own login, profile, and personal settings. Account Roles Each account...

Changing Your Password

Overview You can change your Mindmup account password from your profile settings. You will need to enter your current password and your new password before saving the change. Change your password Your new password must meet these requirements: Click...

PayPal Payments Now Available for Mindmup Gold

PayPal Payments Are Available Again We’ve re-enabled PayPal as a subscription payment option. This means you can once again subscribe to Mindmup using PayPal if you don’t have a card or simply prefer paying that way. PayPal payments were previously...

How to Restore Editing for Old Google Drive Maps in Mindmup

Converting old collaborative Google Drive files From December 1, 2018, older collaborative Mindmup files stored in Google Drive became read-only, as . To restore editing, the file owner must convert the map to the new file format. Until that...

Mindmup Google Drive Migration Guide

Google Drive File Conversion and Migration Guide This document explains what Google Drive users need to know about file conversion and the migration away from Google Drive Realtime collaboration in Mindmup. It’s a practical summary for end users...

Troubleshooting

Fix Google Drive Sharing Error

Fixing Google Drive Sharing Issues This page explains why Google Drive sharing may be unavailable and what you can do to fix it. Why this happens When Google Drive widgets can’t authenticate third-party apps, they sometimes show vague error messages...

How to Import Old Maps into Mindmup

Importing maps from legacy Mindmup versions This guide explains how to bring your existing maps from Mindmup 1.0 (web, desktop, and iOS) into the current Mindmup app. Mindmup now supports storing maps in Google Drive and Mindmup storage. Other...

New Features in Mindmup 2

Key Differences Between Legacy Mindmup and Mindmup 2 This article highlights the main differences between the legacy version of Mindmup and Mindmup 2, focusing on map content, the user interface, exporting options, and Google Drive integration. Map...

Limited Auto-Save for Google Drive Maps in Mindmup

Limited Autosave for Mindmup on Google Drive We’ve restored limited autosave functionality in Mindmup for Google Drive. This makes it easier to work on a map when a single user is editing. Why Autosave Is Limited Before July 2018, Mindmup used the...

Move Maps from Google Drive to Mindmup Cloud

Moving Maps from Google Drive to Mindmup To prepare for Google Drive ending collaboration support for third-party apps, Mindmup lets you move your files from Google Drive to Mindmup storage. This helps ensure uninterrupted collaboration and easier...

Warning: Avoid Fraudulent Mindmup Chrome App

Security Notice: Fraudulent Mindmup App in the Chrome Web Store A fraudulent version of Mindmup, labeled as version 3.0, previously appeared in the Chrome Web Store. Do not install this app. It was not created, authorized, or affiliated with Mindmup...

Switch from Google Photos to Google Drive in Mindmup

Loading Images into Mindmup Maps Saved to Google Drive The way images are added to Mindmup maps saved in Google Drive has changed. This article explains what’s different, why the change was necessary, and what it means for users and administrators...