Recovery Protocol
Your data should never depend on the future of YourKeep.
If YourKeep disappears tomorrow, your encrypted backups should still be recoverable.
This principle is fundamental to the design of YourKeep. Recovery is based on an open protocol—not on our servers, our company, or our software.
What You Need
Recovering your data requires only three things:
1. Recovery Password
The password you created when protecting your data.
2. Backup Fragments
The encrypted fragments stored in locations you selected.
3. Recovery Protocol
The publicly documented recovery specification.
If you have these three things, your data remains recoverable.
No Vendor Lock-In
YourKeep does not require our servers to restore your files. Backups remain yours, regardless of the future of our company.
Dropbox
USB Drive
NAS
Open Specification
The recovery format is publicly documented. Anyone may implement a compatible recovery application.
You are never locked into a single vendor.
View Recovery Specification →Offline Recovery
Recovery does not require an Internet connection. If you possess the required backup fragments and your recovery password, your data can be restored entirely offline.
Future Compatibility
We are committed to maintaining backward compatibility whenever practical. If future versions introduce changes, previous recovery specifications will remain publicly available.
Emergency Scenario
If development of YourKeep ever stops:
- Your encrypted backups remain yours.
- The recovery protocol remains public.
- Compatible recovery tools can continue to be developed.
- Your data does not depend on our continued operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can YourKeep recover my password?
No.
Can YourKeep decrypt my backups?
No.
Can I recover without Internet?
Yes.
Can I build my own recovery tool?
Yes.
Can another company build one?
Yes.
Will my backups still work if YourKeep no longer exists?
Yes, provided you have your recovery password, backup fragments, and a compatible implementation of the recovery protocol.
Your Data. Your Keys. Your Future.
Recovery is a protocol—not a promise.