Step-by-step guides
Short, practical walkthroughs for setting up VaultBe and getting the most protection out of it.
Getting started with VaultBe
Set up VaultBe in a few minutes: draw your pattern, save your recovery phrase, add your first photos and switch on encrypted iCloud Backup.
Read guideHow to choose a strong unlock pattern
Practical rules for a VaultBe pattern that is hard to guess and easy to remember: use more dots, avoid letters and corners, and cross your own path.
Read guideHow to store your recovery phrase safely
Your nine-word recovery phrase is the only way back into a VaultBe vault if you forget the pattern. Here is how to keep it safe, offline and findable.
Read guideHow to move photos out of your camera roll
Importing a photo into a vault is only half the job. Learn how to remove the original from Photos, Recently Deleted and iCloud Photos so no copy is left behind.
Read guideHow to set up Duress Mode
A step-by-step guide to Duress Mode in VaultBe: prepare a believable decoy vault, choose a duress pattern, and understand exactly what will be destroyed.
Read guideHow to restore your vault on a new iPhone
Moving to a new iPhone or recovering from a lost one? Restore your encrypted vault from iCloud with your pattern or your nine-word recovery phrase.
Read guideHow to share a folder securely
Create an encrypted share in VaultBe, send the ten-word phrase safely, set expiry and open limits, and revoke access when you are done.
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