Step by step
Open VaultBe and tap through the introduction
The first screens explain the one idea that matters: your pattern is the key, and nobody else has a copy.
Draw your pattern
Connect at least six dots on the 5×5 grid and change direction at least once. Draw it a second time to confirm. Aim for eight dots or more.
Write down your recovery phrase
VaultBe shows nine words. Copy them onto paper before you continue. They are the only way in if you forget your pattern.
Add something
Tap the add button and choose Photo Library, Files, Take Photo or New Note. Items are encrypted as they are added; a progress label shows how far along it is.
Turn on iCloud Backup
Open Vault Settings and switch on iCloud Backup. Everything is encrypted on your iPhone before upload.
Lock the vault
Tap the lock, or simply leave the app. Draw your pattern to come back.
Good next steps
- Set Auto-Lock in Vault Settings to a delay you are comfortable with.
- Give the vault a name. It is shown only after unlocking.
- Read how to move photos out of your camera roll so the originals do not linger in Photos.