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Account privacy
Wallet-only sign-in reduces traditional account data such as email, phone number, and password.
How Qave works
Qave is a privacy-first encrypted file vault built on Filecoin-based distributed storage technology. Files are encrypted before storage, then stored through a verifiable decentralized storage backend with a clear recovery path.
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Encrypted storage
Files are protected before they enter storage, so Qave does not need plaintext access.
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Recovery path
Recovery is built into the workflow, so private storage still has a clear way back.
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Private delivery
Files and messages can be privately delivered inside Qave without relying on public link sharing.
Privacy starts at sign-in
Qave does not require an email address, phone number, or password account. You can sign in with your wallet on mobile or desktop, so Qave can recognize your vault without asking for traditional personal account data.
Wallet-only sign-in
Use your existing wallet. Nothing to create.
No email, phone, or password
Qave does not ask for traditional account data.
Login only
A signature proves wallet ownership. No gas, no transaction, no approval.
Files are encrypted before storage
Before a file enters storage, Qave protects it with encryption. The storage layer receives encrypted data, not your plaintext file, so privacy is built into the upload workflow from the beginning.
Encrypted before storage
Files are protected before they enter the storage layer.
Ciphertext-first storage
Storage receives encrypted data instead of plaintext content.
Private by design
Qave does not need plaintext access to keep your files organized, stored, and recoverable.
Storage continues in the background
After upload, Qave continues tracking the storage process in the background. On mobile, you can capture new content and send it directly into Qave, while Qave keeps the storage lifecycle readable through clear states such as Uploading, Replicating, and Stored.
Instant mobile capture
On mobile, you can take a photo or choose content and send it directly into Qave.
Clear storage states
Qave shows simple progress states instead of raw backend noise.
Unattended progress
Once the initial upload step is complete, replication can continue in the background.
Recovery is built into the product
Private storage should not become a dead end when the normal access path fails. Qave includes a recovery path as part of the product, designed around encrypted file storage on Filecoin rather than a single centralized storage location.
Built for the worst case
Recovery is there for more than normal sign-in. It is designed for situations where the usual access path is unavailable.
Built on Filecoin
Qave uses Filecoin's distributed network for encrypted file storage instead of relying on a single storage location.
Recovery path available
Export your Recovery Package to keep a portable reference for stored files.
Private delivery inside Qave
Qave can privately deliver files and messages to registered Qave users by wallet address. Instead of turning private storage into public link sharing, Qave keeps delivery inside a more controlled, privacy-first workflow.
File sharing by wallet
Send a stored file to a registered Qave user by wallet address.
Private messages
Title and body are encrypted before delivery.
No public link workflow
Private delivery stays inside Qave instead of relying on open public links.
Questions before you start
Common questions about sign-in, privacy, storage, and recovery before using Qave.
What storage backend does Qave use?
Qave currently uses Filecoin-based distributed storage technology as its storage backend. Files are encrypted before storage, and Qave is designed to combine private file handling with verifiable decentralized storage.
Do I need an email or password?
No. Qave uses wallet-only sign-in. You do not need to create an account with an email address, phone number, or password.
Which wallet does Qave currently support?
Qave currently supports MetaMask wallet sign-in only. Support for additional wallets will be added over time.
How should I sign in to Qave on mobile?
When logging in to qave.cc on mobile, please use the built-in browser in MetaMask. Logging in through other external mobile browsers is not currently supported.
Will Qave ask for my Secret Recovery Phrase or private key?
No. Qave never asks for your Secret Recovery Phrase or private key. You should never enter those anywhere on Qave.
How do I recover my files?
File recovery requires three things:
- The wallet used when the files were stored.
- The device sign-in key from the first device.
- The latest Qave Recovery Package.
Keep your wallet private key or Secret Recovery Phrase safe outside Qave, preserve your device sign-in key, and download the latest Recovery Package regularly.
The public recovery CLI is available at:
https://github.com/qavehq/qave-recovery-cli
Can Qave see my files?
Files are encrypted before storage. Qave is designed around ciphertext-first handling, so stored files are not handled as plaintext.
What happens if I lose access to my normal device?
Qave is built with a recovery path. Recovery is treated as a core product path, not an afterthought.
Contact Qave
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