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Free: Entry-Level Tier

Overview

The Free tier is UnoLock’s entry-level Safe. It gives individuals a no-cost place to protect critical records such as seed phrases, passwords, recovery codes, and short notes with client-side encryption and WebAuthn-based access. The Free tier includes 1MB of fixed storage and one registered access key.

Who Is This For?

The Free tier is designed for individuals who want a lightweight but serious Safe without committing to a paid plan. It fits seed phrase holders, privacy-focused users, and anyone who wants to learn the UnoLock model before expanding to more storage or additional access keys.

What Does It Offer?

The Free tier provides essential security features at no cost, including: - WebAuthn Access Keys: Safe access through a passkey, hardware key, or compatible device authenticator. - Client-Side Local File Encryption: Data is encrypted on-device before syncing, ensuring servers never see plaintext. - Post-Quantum Encryption: Protection against future quantum decryption threats. - LockoutGuard: One-time recovery path that gets you back in and then returns you to the normal WebAuthn registration model. - Vault Messaging (Reply-Only Model): Receive secure messages from paid-tier Safes and reply once a contact is initiated. - 1MB Storage (Fixed): Suitable for encrypted text like passwords, keys, or short notes. - 1 Included Access Key + 1 Agent Key: One normal registered access key for the Safe, plus one extra Agent Key that can share the single included Safe space. Free does not add extra regular keys or extra Spaces. - Single-Region Redundancy: Data is stored securely in one region, not globally replicated.

Why Is This Important?

The Free tier is crucial because it: - Offers a zero-cost entry to sovereign-grade encryption, making privacy accessible to all. - Keeps the access model simple: one Safe, one access key, no conventional password account. - Provides a functional sandbox to explore UnoLock’s ecosystem, fostering trust and adoption among new users. - Supports secure communication via reply-only messaging without forcing the user into a paid workflow on day one.

How Does It Work?

  • Sign-In: Register one access key using your device passkey flow, a hardware key, or another supported authenticator.
  • Encryption: All Safe contents are encrypted client-side before syncing, ensuring zero-knowledge handling of plaintext.
  • Storage: Store up to 1MB of text-based data, such as passwords, seed phrases, or recovery codes, with no expansion option.
  • Access: Limited to 1 normal registered access key, plus 1 optional Agent Key for the same single included Safe space. Unlike higher tiers, Free does not add extra regular keys or extra Spaces.
  • Messaging: Receive messages from paid-tier Safes and reply once a contact is initiated.
  • Recovery: LockoutGuard protects against device loss using offline QR codes or fallback tokens, requiring no support tickets.
  • Redundancy: Data is stored in a single secure region, ensuring protection without global replication.

Use Cases

  • Crypto Users: Secure cold-like wallet seed phrases without cloud exposure, ideal for Bitcoin or Ethereum holders needing a private, offline-like storage solution.
  • Developers: Store API keys, SSH credentials, or development secrets anonymously, ensuring no linked identity.
  • Privacy Seekers: Lock away PINs, 2FA recovery codes, or sensitive notes in a secure, no-cost Safe while learning the UnoLock workflow.