Quick Start

Last updated: July 31, 2026Latest Frontend Version: 2.17.4

New to tiCrypt? Work through this checklist to get from zero to a running virtual machine.

• Install the tiCrypt Connect application. Download and install the Connect Application for your operating system. See Step 1: Install the Connect Application.
• Register your account and save your key file. Create your tiCrypt account, verify your email, and securely store the private key file generated during registration. See Step 2: Register Your Account.
• Log in and explore the Vault. Load your private key, log in, and take a tour of the interface before uploading your first files. See Step 3: Log In, Step 4: Navigate the Interface, and Step 5: Working with the Vault.
• Create your first VM configuration. Pick a VM image and hardware profile to define a reusable configuration. See Step 6: Working with Virtual Machines.
• Start and connect to a VM. Launch your VM configuration, connect over Remote Desktop, and transfer files in and out. See Step 6: Working with Virtual Machines.

Need more detail on any step? The full walkthrough starts at User Training.