How to save recipes to my Recipe Cloud account

Quick answer: Sign in to Recipe Cloud, then save recipes by importing from a website or social post, pasting a URL, creating your own recipe, or saving from the community. Use the iOS app, web app, or Chrome extension depending on where you are browsing. Everything saves to the same account and syncs across your devices.

Ways to get started

Recipe Cloud gives you several ways to build your cookbook:

1. Import from a website or blog — best with the iOS share extension or Chrome extension
2. Save from social media — Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and similar (share extension or Chrome extension)
3. Paste a recipe URL — add a link directly in the app or on the web
4. Create your own recipe — type ingredients and steps from scratch
5. Save from the community — browse Explore and save recipes shared by other cooks

You need a Recipe Cloud account to save recipes. Sign in or create an account first.

For a visual walkthrough, see our Getting Started guide.

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Import from a website or blog

iOS app (share extension)

1. Open the recipe in Safari on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap the Share button.
3. Tap Recipe Cloud to import the recipe.

If Recipe Cloud does not appear, scroll the share sheet, tap More, and add Recipe Cloud to your favorites.

Get the app: Recipe Cloud on the App Store

Web (Chrome extension)

1. Install the Recipe Cloud Chrome extension.
2. Open the recipe page in Chrome on your computer.
3. Click the Recipe Cloud extension icon and save the recipe.

The first time you use the extension, sign in when prompted.

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Save from social media

Works for recipe posts and videos on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

iOS app

1. Open the post or video in its app.
2. Tap Share.
3. Choose Recipe Cloud.

Web (Chrome extension)

1. Open the post in Chrome on your computer.
2. Click the Recipe Cloud extension to import it.

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Paste a recipe URL

Already have a link? Paste it directly into Recipe Cloud.

iOS app

1. Tap the Add button in the tab bar.
2. Choose URL.
3. Paste the link and tap Save.

Web app

1. Sign in at recipecloudapp.com.
2. Click the + (Add) menu and choose Add From URL.
3. Paste the recipe link and continue to import it.

Open the web app: recipecloudapp.com/explore/

If a URL import misses details, try the share extension or Chrome extension while viewing the page, or edit the recipe after saving.

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Create your own recipe

Build a recipe from scratch with your own title, ingredients, instructions, and photo.

iOS app

1. Tap the Add button.
2. Choose Custom.
3. Fill in the recipe details and save.

Web app

1. Sign in to Recipe Cloud.
2. Click the + menu and choose Add Recipe Manually.
3. Complete the recipe form and save.

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Save from the community

Discover recipes other cooks have shared and add them to your library.

iOS app

1. Open Explore.
2. Browse featured, popular, or following feeds.
3. Open a recipe and tap Save.
4. Choose a collection (or save to your library).

Web app

1. Go to Explore.
2. Browse or search for recipes.
3. Open a recipe and click Save Recipe.

Saved community recipes stay in your account so you can meal plan, shop, and organize them later.

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Tips

• Use the same login on web and iOS so everything stays in sync.
• Not every site imports perfectly—edit the recipe afterward if something looks incomplete.
• On desktop, pin the Chrome extension to your toolbar for quick access while browsing.
• Organize saved recipes into collections (recipe books) to keep things easy to find.