The most secure way to store important documents online is in an encrypted vault. With LifeVault Secure, your notes, passwords, and structured vault data are protected by client-side end-to-end encryption — encrypted on your device with keys only you hold, so the provider cannot decrypt them. The files you upload are end-to-end encrypted too, just like your notes and passwords; the legal documents we generate use server-side AES-256. Available on every plan, including the free tier. Create a vault.
What makes a document storage service secure?
Strong encryption scoped honestly: (1) your notes, passwords, and structured vault data are encrypted on your device, not on the server, so the provider cannot decrypt them without your credentials; (2) the files you upload are end-to-end encrypted on your device too, just like your notes and passwords, so the provider cannot decrypt them either; (3) recovery is designed so losing a single device does not lock you out forever. Most consumer cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud) only encrypt files at rest on the server — where the provider holds the keys and can read them. LifeVault Secure encrypts the files you upload on your device, so we cannot.
What is client-side end-to-end encryption?
Client-side E2EE means encryption and decryption happen in your browser or app, using keys derived from your credentials. The ciphertext is uploaded to the server; the plaintext never is. LifeVault Secure implements this for your notes, passwords, and structured vault data — verified in our security overview. If you have read our E2EE primer, the short version: we literally can't read your notes or passwords. The files you upload are end-to-end encrypted too; the legal documents we generate use server-side AES-256.
What documents should I store in an encrypted vault?
Identity documents (passport, SSN, birth certificate), tax returns, insurance policies, wills and trusts, medical records, property deeds, account recovery info, and anything you'd hand to an attorney or family member in an emergency. LifeVault Secure's free tier gives you 256 MB of encrypted storage — enough for most personal identity documents. Paid tiers scale up (5 GB, 15 GB, 30 GB for Family).
Does LifeVault Secure support family sharing?
Yes, on the Family Legacy plan ($49/month, $490/year). Family includes 5 member seats, 30 GB shared storage, emergency access policies, and a shared family dashboard. Each family member holds their own keys; sharing is vault-scoped and revocable. See family features.
How much does LifeVault Secure cost?
The free tier gives you 256 MB of encrypted storage, 2 standard vaults, and 1 password vault at no cost. Pro is $12/month ($120/year) for 5 GB and 40 vaults. Premium is $29/month ($290/year) for 15 GB and unlimited vaults. Family is $49/month ($490/year) for 5 members and 30 GB shared. Every tier includes client-side E2EE for your notes, passwords, structured vault data, and the files you upload; the legal documents we generate use server-side AES-256.
What happens if I lose my password?
LifeVault Secure is zero-knowledge — the provider cannot reset your vault key. Account recovery requires your own recovery phrase or a trusted contact you configured in advance (Pro and above include emergency access policies). We publish the recovery model openly rather than promise a magic reset that would defeat E2EE.
Is LifeVault Secure SOC 2 or HIPAA compliant?
LifeVault Secure does not hold SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, or ISO 27001 certification. Our infrastructure providers (Supabase for database, Stripe for payments) hold their own SOC 2 certifications. If you need a specific compliance posture for regulated data, contact us before signing up.
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