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Importing Files to a Vault

Importing files into a vault encrypts them and adds them to the vault's secure storage. Once imported, files are visible in the Vault Browser and automatically replicated across all your storage locations.

Prerequisites

  • A vault must be open in the vault browser
  • A Key Drive must be connected

Import Methods

Add Files Button

  1. Open a vault in the sidebar
  2. Click ADD FILES or ADD FOLDER in the toolbar
  3. Select files or a folder from the picker
  4. Files are encrypted and imported into the selected folder in the vault (or the vault root if no folder is selected)

Drag and Drop

Drag files or folders directly from your file manager into the vault browser tree:

  1. Open a vault
  2. Drag files onto a folder in the vault tree
  3. Drop them — the import begins immediately

Tip

Drag-and-drop is the fastest way to import. Drop files onto a specific folder to control where they appear in the vault.

What Happens During Import

Each file is:

  1. Encrypted using your connected key
  2. Stored at the primary vault location
  3. Replicated to all other active locations
  4. Added to the vault browser

If a location is offline, it will be updated the next time the vault is opened with that location available.

Importing Folders

When you import a folder, the entire folder structure is preserved:

  • Subfolders are recreated in the vault
  • Each file is encrypted individually
  • The original hierarchy is maintained

Error Handling

If an error occurs during import:

  • Individual file errors are reported (e.g., permission denied, disk full)
  • The import continues — other files are not affected
  • You can run a health check to verify all locations are in sync

Next Steps