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Safe Creation

Overview

This guide explains how to create and configure a UnoLock Safe using the Progressive Web App (PWA). A Safe is cloud-based, but access is controlled by registered access keys such as passkeys, hardware keys, or compatible device authenticators.

Prerequisites

  • A supported device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, or computer) with the UnoLock PWA installed or accessible via a modern browser.
  • A stable internet connection.
  • Familiarity with your device’s authentication methods (for example, fingerprint, facial recognition, a platform passkey, or a FIDO2-compatible hardware key).

Create a New Safe

  1. Open the UnoLock PWA and go to the home page.
  2. Select the option to create a new Safe.
  3. If Create Safe is not visible, check the main menu for the equivalent option and ensure the app is updated.

Accept Terms and Conditions

  1. Review the terms and conditions displayed on the welcome screen.
  2. Read the terms carefully and click Accept Terms or the equivalent button to proceed.

Configure Safe Security

  1. Choose a security method:
  2. Current Device: Use the device you are on to register the first access key for this Safe.
  3. Another Device: Register the first access key from another device if that better matches your workflow.
  4. Enter a unique, memorable name for your Safe.
  5. Click Next to continue.
  6. Complete the WebAuthn prompt shown by the device or browser.

Set Up PIN Security

  1. Read the information about PIN security to understand its role in brute-force protection and, where applicable, deniability workflows.
  2. Acknowledge the information as prompted.
  3. Choose a strong personal identification number (PIN), avoiding repetitive or predictable numbers.
  4. Confirm the PIN if the app asks you to do so.

Test Your Login Credentials

  1. Authenticate using your device’s standard method (e.g., fingerprint scan, facial recognition, or FIDO2 passkey).
  2. Select your Safe’s name from the list of available Safes.
  3. Enter the PIN you set in the previous step to confirm access.
  4. If the interface differs, follow the current prompts to verify that both the access key and PIN are working.

Choose Data Storage Location

  1. Select your preferred storage option:
  2. Single Region (Free and Inheritance tiers): Choose one region to comply with local data regulations.
  3. Multi-Region Redundancy (Sovereign and HighRisk tiers): Opt for multiple regions for enhanced reliability.
  4. Click Next or Confirm to finalize your selection.
  5. If the option names differ slightly in the current UI, select the storage layout that matches your tier.

Explore Your Safe

  1. Open your newly created Safe in the Free tier or the tier you selected.
  2. Explore the interface for notes, files, Spaces, and other tools available in your tier.
  3. Consider upgrading later if you need more storage, more access keys, Shared Spaces, or higher-risk security features.

Next

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