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File Storage and Attachments

What types of files can be stored in SecretShield?​

SecretShield can handle small file attachments, making it ideal for storing sensitive documents.

For larger files such as videos or images, it’s recommended to encrypt and store them on a secure platform, and use SecretShield to store the decryption key or password.

Can I attach multiple files?​

Yes. SecretShield allows multiple files to be attached to a secret.

How do I attach files to a secret in the iOS (iPhone/iPad) app?​

In an app that supports sharing content such as the Files app. Select the content and then tap the share button or select share from the respective app's menu item. From the activity view that appears, select SecretShield.

SecretShield supports attaching multiple files at the same time. An app such as Files allows multiple selection before tapping the share button and selecting SecretShield from the activity view.

In SecretShield, continue to create the secret like any other such as providing a name, a value for the secret, selecting guardians, and saving.

How do I attach files to a secret in the Android app?​

In an app that supports sharing content such as the Files app or Google Drive. Select the content and then tap the share button or select share from the respective app's menu item. From the share view that appears, select SecretShield.

SecretShield supports attaching multiple files at the same time. An app such as Files or Google Drive allows multiple selection before tapping the share button and selecting SecretShield from the activity view.

In SecretShield, continue to create the secret like any other such as providing a name, a value for the secret, selecting guardians, and saving."

How do I retrieve attached files to a secret in the app?​

Upon viewing the secret either locally or after a successful secret recovery, tap on the attachment to bring up the activity view to select a destination application such a Files, Mail, or a viewer app.