End-to-end encrypted storage
Store documents, credentials, notes, and other sensitive information in an end-to-end encrypted vault so the service cannot read your data.
Ente Locker
Ente Locker is end-to-end encrypted document and credential storage for private records, secure sharing, and digital inheritance.
Overview
Ente Locker is a private space for storing important documents, passwords, recovery codes, and other sensitive information. It is designed for people who want to keep critical data accessible without relying on a cloud drive or a password manager for every use case.
The product is end-to-end encrypted, so content is encrypted before it leaves the device and Ente says it cannot see the data. Locker supports collections, secure sharing, and a Legacy feature for account recovery and digital inheritance, and it is available on iOS, Android, and the web.
Features
Collections and multi-collection organization
Organize items into collections, and place the same item in multiple collections when it needs to fit more than one category.
Encrypted sharing and public links
Share collections with other Ente users or create public links for individual items and collections that can be opened in a browser.
Digital inheritance and account recovery
Use Legacy to let trusted contacts or Legacy Kits help recover access to your Ente account after a waiting period.
Cross-platform access
Work from iOS, Android, or the web at locker.ente.com, with Locker available across the Ente ecosystem.
Separate Locker storage
Keep Locker items separate from Photos storage, with paid Locker limits included in an Ente Photos subscription.
Use cases
Store critical documents
Keep passports, IDs, insurance cards, tax returns, contracts, and other records in one encrypted place that is easier to search and organize than a paper folder.
Protect important credentials
Save account details, recovery codes, and other credentials that you may need to preserve even if you do not want them in an everyday password manager.
Share sensitive information
Share a collection of documents with a family member, or create a public browser link for a single item when the recipient does not use Ente.
Plan account recovery
Set up trusted contacts or Legacy Kits so someone can recover your Ente account after a waiting period if you lose access or are not able to respond.
Separate sensitive items from everyday tools
Use Locker alongside Ente Photos, Ente Auth, a password manager, and cloud storage to keep only the most sensitive items in the encrypted vault.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- End-to-end encryption protects content before it leaves the device.
- Collections make it possible to organize the same item in more than one way.
- Sharing covers both Ente users and non-users through browser-based links.
- Legacy adds a recovery path for trusted contacts or physical recovery sheets.
- The app is available on iOS, Android, and the web.
Cons
- Public links can be opened by anyone who has the link, so they are not the right choice for highly restricted sharing.
- Locker is positioned as a complement to other tools rather than a replacement for password managers, cloud drives, Ente Photos, or Ente Auth.
- The source material gives limited detail on storage workflow, permissions, and platform-specific capabilities beyond the main sharing and recovery features.
FAQ
How do I start using Ente Locker?
Locker is set up through the Ente app on iOS or Android, or through the web at locker.ente.com. You sign in with a new or existing Ente account, then add documents, notes, or credentials to collections.
What is Locker best used for?
Locker is meant for important documents, passwords, recovery codes, and sensitive records that you want to keep private and available when needed. The help pages point users to password managers, cloud drives, Ente Photos, and Ente Auth for everyday or adjacent tasks.
Can I share Locker content with other people?
Yes. Locker supports sharing collections with other Ente users, public links for items and collections, and Ente Paste for sensitive text. Shared content remains end-to-end encrypted, though public links expose the decryption key in the URL.
Do I need a separate Locker subscription?
Locker's paid limits are included with any Ente Photos subscription, and Locker storage is separate from Photos storage. The help page also says Locker is free to use with generous limits on the free plan.
What should not be stored in Locker?
Locker is not a replacement for a password manager, photo app, cloud drive, or Ente Auth. The help documentation describes it as a secure place for your most important items, not for everyday logins or all files.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Secure document storage
- Platforms
- iOS, Android, web
- Access model
- End-to-end encrypted; Ente cannot see stored data
- Sharing
- Ente users, public links, and Ente Paste for text
- Recovery
- Legacy trusted contacts and Legacy Kits
- Pricing shape
- Free plan available; paid Locker limits are included with Ente Photos subscriptions
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