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.

Important

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:

Step 6

Create Your Backup

YourKeep will:

  1. Encrypt your files locally.
  2. Split the encrypted data into backup fragments.
  3. 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:

Best Practices

Next Steps