Guides
Last updated: 28 Jun 2026
Operation guides aligned with the vault PWA. Each article maps to a screen or Settings section on se.nt2.me. FAQ and concepts live on Help & FAQ.
How guides relate to Help
- Help & FAQ — encryption concepts, policies, troubleshooting, and use-case stories.
- Guides (this section) — click-path instructions for the vault app.
Recommended path for new users
- Create and unlock a vault
- Navigate the vault app
- Manage assets and Enable category template packs
- Sharing overview when you need to hand off to another person
- Backup export and import before you rely on a single device
Optional next steps: Install the PWA, Recovery kit, Cloud sync (Premium).
Open the vault app
Open se.nt2.me to follow along. No signup on nt2.me.
Getting started
- Install the PWA Available
Add the vault app to your home screen after the first online visit.
- Navigate the vault app Available
Where to find core screens on phone and desktop layouts.
- Recovery kit Available
A recovery kit (`.nt2recovery`) for device loss—not a substitute for `.nt2backup` full vault export.
- Create and unlock a vault Available
First steps on se.nt2.me: display name, master password, lock, and multi-vault picker.
Store & organize assets
- Manage assets Available
CRUD, virtual list, category chips, title search, and clipboard auto-clear.
- Encrypted attachments Available
AES-GCM encrypted blobs in per-vault storage alongside SQLite metadata.
- Enable category template packs Available
Core Credential and Secure Note are always on; thirty-three official packs are opt-in.
- Field types Available
Browse and search every built-in field type you can add to custom category templates.
- Pinned favorites and recents Available
Per-vault pins and recents on the dashboard home.
- Tags and filters Available
Cross-category organization beyond template type.
- API Service template Available
Official optional IT pack—structured fields for api service secrets.
- Bank Account template Available
Official optional pack for IBAN, SWIFT, and routing numbers.
- Cloud Account template Available
Official optional IT pack—structured fields for cloud account secrets.
- Commercial Lease template Available
Official optional Retail & stores pack—mall and storefront lease reference data.
- Credential template Available
Core builtin template—always enabled on new vaults.
- Crypto Wallet template Available
Official optional pack—enable in Settings → Templates.
- Database template Available
Official optional IT pack—structured fields for database secrets.
- Document template Available
Official optional pack—metadata plus semantic photo slots.
- Fleet Vehicle template Available
Official optional Automotive pack—small fleet vehicle inventory.
- Health Insurance Card template Available
Official optional Health & Medical pack—structured fields for insurance cards.
- Insurance template Available
Official optional pack—structured policy metadata and renewal notes.
- Investment Account template Available
Official optional Financial pack—structured fields for brokerage and retirement accounts.
- Invoice / Receipt template Available
Official optional Financial pack—structured expense and invoice tracking.
- Medical Provider template Available
Official optional Health & Medical pack—provider and facility contact fields.
- Membership Pass template Available
Official optional pack—membership card chrome for gym, airline, and loyalty programs.
- Merchant Account template Available
Official optional Retail & stores pack—structured POS and processor credentials.
- Network Device template Available
Official optional IT pack—structured fields for network device secrets.
- Patient Record template Available
Official optional Health & Medical pack—MRN and allergies summary with strict share defaults.
- Payment Card template Available
Official optional pack—masked card number, timed CVV reveal, payment card display.
- Prescription template Available
Official optional Health & Medical pack—structured prescription and refill fields.
- Property template Available
Official optional pack—deed, mortgage, and real-estate reference data.
- Retail Location template Available
Official optional Retail & stores pack—branch inventory for multi-store operators.
- Secure Note template Available
Core builtin fallback for unstructured secrets.
- Server template Available
Official optional IT pack—structured fields for server secrets.
- Software License template Available
Official optional IT pack—structured fields for software license secrets.
- SSH Key template Available
Official optional IT pack—structured fields for ssh key secrets.
- Subscription Billing template Available
Official optional Financial pack—structured subscription and renewal tracking.
- Supplier Profile template Available
Official optional Retail & stores pack—vendor AP master data for buyers.
- Tax Document template Available
Official optional Financial pack—structured tax filing metadata.
- TLS Certificate template Available
Official optional IT pack—structured fields for tls certificate secrets.
- TOTP / 2FA template Available
Official optional pack—client-side code generation in the vault app.
- Vehicle Registration template Available
Official optional Automotive pack—structured fields for DMV registration.
- Vehicle Title template Available
Official optional Automotive pack—structured fields for vehicle titles.
- VPN template Available
Official optional IT pack—structured fields for vpn secrets.
- Wi-Fi Network template Available
Official optional IT pack—store SSID and password, then show a WIFI: QR after consent.
- Trash Available
Settings → Trash—local only until sync replicates tombstones.
Receive & share
- Secure contacts Available
Per-vault address book—not your phone contacts app.
- Encrypted share links Available
Mode B—contractors and one-time handoffs.
- Vault Inbox Available
Deferred-action queue—like email triage for encrypted handoffs.
- Receive hub Available
App bar Receive—routes to Inbox after unlock.
- Safe presentation Available
Mode D—masked cards and timed reveal on your device.
- Send hub Available
App bar Send—share passphrase is never your master password.
- Share files (.nt2share) Available
Mode C—offline transport for vault openers.
- Sharing overview Available
Five handoff modes—NT² never sees plaintext.
Security & backup
- Backup export and import Available
Free forever—encrypted merge import, not cloud upload.
- Delete a local vault Available
Wipes SQLite, attachment blobs, and the device index entry.
- Security settings Available
Settings → Security—session and presentation hardening.
Premium & cloud
- Cloud attachment backup Premium
Premium—requires cross-device sync.
- Cloud sync Premium
Replica batches only—ciphertext on the server, KDF stays local.
- Salt and cloud registration Premium
Salt lives in your vault database on each device—not on NT² servers.
Platform & advanced
- Desktop and mobile apps Available
Native file paths and OS integrations where shipped.
- Display and language Available
Settings → Display—device preference, not per-vault.