Cookmark Help

Adding a recipe is easier when you know where to tap.

These picture guides show the simplest way to save recipes from websites and social apps. Nothing here can change or delete your recipes.

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Need bigger words?

Choose a size. Cookmark will remember it on this device.

Where did you find the recipe?

Tap one choice. Cookmark will open just the instructions you need.

Recipe websiteBest choice FacebookShow me PinterestShow me InstagramShow me TikTokShow me Only a pictureUse screenshots

Remember this one thing: If a post has a Full recipe, Recipe, Visit site, or website button, open that first. A recipe website usually fills in everything for you.

The easiest way

A recipe website works better than a social post whenever one is available.

1

Open the recipe website

Look for Recipe, Full recipe, Visit, or a website button.

2

Copy the website link

Tap the browser address, then tap Copy.

3

Paste it into Cookmark

Tap Add from a link, use Paste link, then tap Add recipe.

Instructions for each social app

Tap the app name to open its picture guide. The buttons can move when an app updates, so also look for a share arrow or three dots.

FacebookPosts and videos

Try this first: Open any Full recipe or website button.

  1. Open the post and tap See more.
  2. If you see Full recipe or a website name, open that first.
  3. Otherwise tap Share, then Copy link.
  4. In Cookmark, tap Paste link. Add the visible post words or screenshots only if Cookmark asks for them.
Facebook •••
🍲
Easy family dinner
Full recipe ↗
↗ Share   →   Copy link
PinterestPins and idea Pins

Try this first: Tap Visit site. It usually gives the best result.

  1. Open the Pin.
  2. Tap Visit site when it appears, then copy that website link.
  3. If there is no website, tap the share icon and choose Copy link.
  4. If the recipe is written on the picture, add a clear screenshot in Cookmark.
Pinterest •••
🧁
Vanilla cupcakes
Visit site ↗
↗ Share   →   Copy link
InstagramPosts and Reels

Try this first: Look for a recipe website in the post or creator's profile.

  1. Open the post or Reel and tap more to check the words underneath.
  2. Open a recipe website from the profile or post when one is provided.
  3. Otherwise tap the share arrow, then Copy link.
  4. Paste the caption or add screenshots in Cookmark only when the recipe stays inside Instagram.
Instagram •••
🍝
Weeknight pasta
Recipe website ↗
△ Share   →   Copy link
TikTokVideos and captions

Try this first: Open the creator's recipe website when one is linked.

  1. Open the video and tap more to check its description.
  2. Open the creator's recipe website when it is linked.
  3. Otherwise tap the share arrow, then Copy link.
  4. Paste the caption or add screenshots in Cookmark if the ingredients only appear in TikTok.
TikTok ↗
🍌
Banana cake
Recipe website ↗
↗ Share   →   Copy link
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If the recipe is only in a picture

  1. Take clear screenshots of the ingredients and directions.
  2. In Cookmark, open Cannot copy the recipe? Use screenshots.
  3. Add the pictures and tap the button to read them.
  4. Check the words before saving. You can fix anything Cookmark read incorrectly.

🔒 Your screenshots stay on this device and are not saved with the recipe.

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Your work is protected

  • Unfinished recipes are backed up on this device.
  • If saving fails, the recipe stays open with a Try saving again button.
  • If Cookmark finds a duplicate, you choose whether to open it or save another copy.
  • The original post or website link stays attached so you can open it again.

If something did not work

Tap the sentence that matches what happened. Your recipe is usually still safe.

Cookmark only saved the link

The app probably hid the recipe words behind its sign-in. Cookmark kept the original link on purpose so you can reopen the post.

  1. Open the saved link and look for a recipe website.
  2. If there is no website, copy the visible recipe words or take screenshots.
  3. Open Edit in Cookmark and add the missing ingredients or directions.
The imported words look mixed up

Social pictures can contain buttons, comments, and words in more than one column. Always check imported text before saving.

  1. Move ingredients into the Ingredients box and directions into the Directions box.
  2. Delete app buttons, comments, or repeated words.
  3. For a screenshot, crop closer to the recipe and read it again.
I cannot find Copy link

Look for Share, a curved arrow, a paper-airplane shape, or three dots. Tap it, then look for Copy link. If it is still missing, open the post in your phone's web browser and copy the address at the top.

My recipe would not save

Keep Cookmark open and check your internet connection. Your unfinished changes should remain backed up on this device. When the connection returns, tap Try saving again.

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Send the link and explain where you got stuck. A real person reads every message.

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