Getting Started
Protect your first files in less than five minutes.
Step 1
Download YourKeep
Download the latest version for your platform from theDownload page.
Step 2
Activate Your License
Launch YourKeep and activate your license. Desktop editions require your email address and machine activation. Mobile editions are activated automatically through the App Store or Google Play.
Step 3
Select Files or Folders
Choose the files or folders you want to protect. Your original files remain unchanged.
Step 4
Create Your Recovery Password
Create a strong recovery password. This password protects your encrypted backup.
If you lose your recovery password, YourKeep cannot recover it. There are no master keys or backdoors.
Step 5
Choose Backup Locations
Select where your encrypted backup fragments should be stored. Examples include:
- Google Drive
- Dropbox
- OneDrive
- iCloud Drive
- NAS
- USB drives
- Local storage
Step 6
Create Your Backup
YourKeep will:
- Encrypt your files locally.
- Split the encrypted data into backup fragments.
- Save the fragments to your selected locations.
Your original files are never uploaded to YourKeep.
Step 7
Verify Your Recovery
Before relying on your backup, perform a recovery test. A successful recovery test confirms that:
- Your recovery password is correct.
- Your backup fragments are accessible.
- Your recovery process works as expected.
Best Practices
- Use a unique recovery password.
- Store backup fragments in multiple independent locations.
- Keep your recovery password separate from your backups.
- Test recovery periodically.