Step 5: Working with the Vault

Last updated: May 15, 2026Latest Frontend Version: 2.16.17

The Vault stores all encrypted files in tiCrypt. Every file is encrypted with AES-256 and accessible only to members of the project it belongs to.

Open the Vault

1. Click Vault in the top toolbar.
2. Select My files in the left panel, then choose a project.
3. The file browser for that project loads in the center.

Create a Directory

1. In the Vault, click New Directory in the toolbar.
2. Enter a name and click Create directory.

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For all file and directory operations, see Files in the User Guide.

Upload Files

Upload files using the Upload button, or drag and drop files directly into the Vault browser. Entire directories can be uploaded with their folder structure preserved.

Download Files

Select a file or directory and click Download. You can select multiple items for bulk download.

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Downloaded files are decrypted and saved to your local machine. You are responsible for securing them outside of tiCrypt.

View Files

Double-click a file or select it and click View to open the built-in viewer. Supports common file formats, PDF viewing with search and zoom, and ZIP browsing without extracting.

Share Files

Select a file and click Manage Share to share with specific users. You can set restrictions (cannot view, cannot download, cannot edit) and expiration dates. You can also drag files onto a group in the left panel to share with an entire group.

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For advanced sharing options, see File Sharing in the User Guide.

File History

Select a file and click History to view the log of uploads, downloads, shares, and other actions.

Groups

Groups let you share files with multiple users at once. Navigate to the Groups section in the left panel to create and manage groups.

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For group management, see Groups in the User Guide.

Disk Usage

Select a file or directory and click Compute Disk Usage to view the storage breakdown.

Next Steps

Continue to Step 6: Working with Virtual Machines to create, start, and connect to a secure compute environment.

Topic	Guide
All file operations	Vault > Files
Project membership	Vault > Projects
Group management	Vault > Groups