From fdf15781a0f9a2f299f55565101dd48c6118de82 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Charlotte Chiang Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:22:06 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] GITBOOK-486: Replaced account w Vault, Recovery Phrase w Key --- SUMMARY.md | 6 +-- .../account-and-data.md | 10 ++--- .../what-is-a-recovery-phrase.md | 44 +++++++++---------- intro/setting-up-your-profile/README.md | 24 +++++----- 4 files changed, 43 insertions(+), 41 deletions(-) diff --git a/SUMMARY.md b/SUMMARY.md index 16f57ad..bd4d8b5 100644 --- a/SUMMARY.md +++ b/SUMMARY.md @@ -5,8 +5,8 @@ * [👋 Welcome to Anytype](README.md) * [🎇 Onboarding](intro/onboarding.md) * [👥 Collaboration](intro/collaboration.md) -* [👾 Setting Up Your Account](intro/setting-up-your-profile/README.md) - * [Account Settings](anytype-basics/setting-up-your-profile/account-and-data.md) +* [👾 Setting Up Your Vault](intro/setting-up-your-profile/README.md) + * [Profile Settings](anytype-basics/setting-up-your-profile/account-and-data.md) * [Space Settings](intro/setting-up-your-profile/space-settings.md) * [Sidebar & Widgets](intro/setting-up-your-profile/customize-and-edit-the-sidebar.md) * [🌐 Connect with Us](intro/connect-with-us.md) @@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ ## 🔐 Data & Security -* [Recovery Phrase](data-and-security/what-is-a-recovery-phrase.md) +* [Key](data-and-security/what-is-a-recovery-phrase.md) * [Privacy & Encryption](data-and-security/how-we-keep-your-data-safe.md) * [Storage & Deletion](data-and-security/data-storage-and-deletion/README.md) * [Networks & Backup](data-and-security/self-hosting/README.md) diff --git a/anytype-basics/setting-up-your-profile/account-and-data.md b/anytype-basics/setting-up-your-profile/account-and-data.md index 8912b62..5c9f65a 100644 --- a/anytype-basics/setting-up-your-profile/account-and-data.md +++ b/anytype-basics/setting-up-your-profile/account-and-data.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ description: Customize your profile, set up additional security, or delete your account --- -# Account Settings +# Profile Settings ### Profile @@ -44,10 +44,10 @@ Here you can add your **name, bio,** and **profile picture.** Your profile repre This feature is currently available only on desktop. {% endhint %} -If you want more privacy, like when sharing a computer, you can set up a PIN code. This will lock the app and keep your Recovery Phrase safe. You'll just need to enter the PIN each time your Anytype session ends (after 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, or 1 hour) or when you need to access your Recovery Phrase. +If you want more privacy, like when sharing a computer, you can set up a PIN code. This will lock the app and keep your Key safe. You'll just need to enter the PIN each time your Anytype session ends (after 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, or 1 hour) or when you need to access your Key. {% hint style="warning" %} -We do not store this data so we cannot help you in recovering. Make sure to write down your pin code next to your Recovery Phrase note. +We do not store this data so we cannot help you in recovering your account in the case it is lost. Make sure to write down your pin code next to your Key. {% endhint %}
@@ -62,11 +62,11 @@ You can also manage all of your spaces by going into `Settings > Spaces`. **Data location.** You can also decide where your data is stored (desktop only). -**Account deletion**. Also, if you would like to delete your account, you can do it in this section. +**Vault deletion**. Also, if you would like to delete your account, you can do it in this section. ### Key -You can access your Recovery Phrase or scan the QR code to connect your mobile device. For more details, please check [what-is-a-recovery-phrase.md](../../data-and-security/what-is-a-recovery-phrase.md "mention"). +You can access your Key or scan the QR code to connect your mobile device. For more details, please check [what-is-a-recovery-phrase.md](../../data-and-security/what-is-a-recovery-phrase.md "mention"). ### Membership diff --git a/data-and-security/what-is-a-recovery-phrase.md b/data-and-security/what-is-a-recovery-phrase.md index 6f72781..634c6bb 100644 --- a/data-and-security/what-is-a-recovery-phrase.md +++ b/data-and-security/what-is-a-recovery-phrase.md @@ -1,58 +1,58 @@ --- -description: There are no passwords in Anytype - only your recovery phrase. +description: There are no passwords in Anytype - only your key --- -# Recovery Phrase +# Key -

You can access your recovery phrase at any time by navigating to Profile > Settings > Recovery Phrase.

+

You can access your key at any time by navigating to Profile > Settings > Key

When you create your account, you will receive your very own 12 word mnemonic phrase_._ This phrase is generated on-device and is the only way to access your account and decrypt your data. -Your Recovery Phrase functions as your login and passphrase at the same time. This mnemonic represents your master key generated upon signup, similar to a Bitcoin wallet. +Your Key functions as your login and passphrase at the same time. This mnemonic represents your master key generated upon signup, similar to a Bitcoin wallet. -Changing it is impossible, and it's extremely important you keep it safe. You can access it at any time by navigating to Profile > Settings > Recovery Phrase. +Changing it is impossible, and it's extremely important you keep it safe. You can access it at any time by navigating to Profile > Settings > Key. ### Don't forget to save it! -We do not save a copy of your recovery phrase, which means that if it's lost, we are not able to assist with account recovery. For this reason, we recommend making a digital backup or writing it down and keeping it somewhere safe. +We do not save a copy of your key, which means that if it's lost, we are not able to assist with recovering your vault. For this reason, we recommend making a digital backup or writing it down and keeping it somewhere safe. -You will need this phrase each time you login on a new device. +You will need this key each time you login on a new device. -### What is a Recovery Phrase? +### What is a Key? -A Recovery Phrase, also known as a seed phrase, is a **unique combination of words** that serves as a cryptographic key. A typical Recovery Phrase consists of 12, 18, or 24 words selected from a predefined list of words. +Your key, also known as a seed phrase, is a **unique combination of words** that serves as a cryptographic key. A typical Key consists of 12, 18, or 24 words selected from a predefined list of words. -Your recovery phrase is used to derive your account's [**private key**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public-key\_cryptography) using the [**BIP39 Algorithm**](https://medium.com/coinmonks/mnemonic-generation-bip39-simply-explained-e9ac18db9477). +Your key is used to derive your account's [**private key**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public-key\_cryptography) using the [**BIP39 Algorithm**](https://medium.com/coinmonks/mnemonic-generation-bip39-simply-explained-e9ac18db9477). -### Why are We Using a Recovery Phrase? +### Why do we use a seed phrase as a Key? -The primary purpose of a Recovery Phrase is to provide a secure and convenient method for backing up and restoring encrypted information. By utilizing a Recovery Phrase, we can recover our private keys and access our digital assets even if our devices are lost, stolen, or damaged. It acts as a master key that unlocks the gateway to our data, making it an indispensable tool for long-term data preservation and security. +The primary purpose of a seed phrase is to provide a secure and convenient method for backing up and restoring encrypted information. By utilizing a seed phrase, we can recover our private keys and access our data even if our devices are lost, stolen, or damaged. It acts as a master key that unlocks the gateway to our data, making it an indispensable tool for long-term data preservation and security. -Recovery Phrases follow a standardized protocol called BIP-39 (Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 39), which ensures compatibility across different wallets and applications. The BIP-39 protocol also introduces a checksum to detect transcription errors, minimizing the risk of loss due to human error. +Seed phrases follow a standardized protocol called BIP-39 (Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 39), which ensures compatibility across different wallets and applications. The BIP-39 protocol also introduces a checksum to detect transcription errors, minimizing the risk of loss due to human error. -### Can Anyone Obtain My Recovery Phrase? +### Can Anyone Obtain My Key? -The strength of a Recovery Phrase lies in its ability to safeguard your digital assets. When properly generated, managed, and stored, it is nearly impossible for anyone to obtain your Recovery Phrase without your consent or knowledge. Recovery Phrases are generated using complex mathematical algorithms, and the sheer number of possible combinations makes it extremely challenging for an attacker to guess or brute-force their way to your Recovery Phrase. +The strength of your key lies in its ability to safeguard your digital assets. When properly generated, managed, and stored, it is nearly impossible for anyone to obtain your key without your consent or knowledge. Keys are generated using complex mathematical algorithms, and the sheer number of possible combinations makes it extremely challenging for an attacker to guess or brute-force their way to your key. -However, it's crucial to understand that the responsibility of protecting your Recovery Phrase ultimately lies with you. While it may be tempting to store it digitally for convenience, these methods can introduce vulnerabilities. Instead, it is recommended to write down your Recovery Phrase on a physical medium, and store it securely in a location known only to you. Avoid storing your Recovery Phrase on devices connected to the internet or in cloud storage, as they can be compromised by hackers or unauthorized access. +However, it's crucial to understand that the responsibility of protecting your key ultimately lies with you. While it may be tempting to store it digitally for convenience, these methods can introduce vulnerabilities. Instead, it is recommended to write down your key on a physical medium, and store it securely in a location known only to you. Avoid storing your Recovery Phrase on devices connected to the internet or in cloud storage, as they can be compromised by hackers or unauthorized access. -### Keychain storage +### Key storage -If you’re using a Mac, Anytype’s default setting is to store your Recovery Phrase in the native Keychain Access app. It doesn’t get stored anywhere else. Whether your passwords are backed up to iCloud depends if you have that option enabled in your settings. You can check [Apple’s support page](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204085) for more information on iCloud password backups. +If you’re using a Mac, Anytype’s default setting is to store your key in the native Keychain Access app. It doesn’t get stored anywhere else. Whether your passwords are backed up to iCloud depends if you have that option enabled in your settings. You can check [Apple’s support page](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204085) for more information on iCloud password backups. We’ve set up this system as a safety net for users who might otherwise lose their Recovery Phrase. We’re pursuing different options for the future, but for the time being, this is how it works. -If you logged in with your Recovery Phrase on your mac, then you can find it here: +If you logged in with your key on your mac, then you can find it here: 1. Click and open Finder from the dock. 2. Click on Applications & open Utilities. 3. Open the Keychain Access app. 4. On the sidebar: select Default Keychains: login 5. Find & open your Anytype instance in the list -6. Check the “Show password” box to reveal your Recovery Phrase +6. Check the “Show password” box to reveal your key #### Windows and Linux -On Windows, your keychain is stored in the [Credentials Manager](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/accessing-credential-manager-1b5c916a-6a16-889f-8581-fc16e8165ac0). +On Windows, your key is stored in the [Credentials Manager](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/accessing-credential-manager-1b5c916a-6a16-889f-8581-fc16e8165ac0). -On Linux, you can use [seahorse](https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Seahorse/) to find your keychain if you are using [GNOME Keyring](https://wiki.gnome.org/action/show/Projects/GnomeKeyring?action=show\&redirect=GnomeKeyring). +On Linux, you can use [seahorse](https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Seahorse/) to find your key if you are using [GNOME Keyring](https://wiki.gnome.org/action/show/Projects/GnomeKeyring?action=show\&redirect=GnomeKeyring). diff --git a/intro/setting-up-your-profile/README.md b/intro/setting-up-your-profile/README.md index c0b426a..ac90135 100644 --- a/intro/setting-up-your-profile/README.md +++ b/intro/setting-up-your-profile/README.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: >- chapter. --- -# 👾 Setting Up Your Account +# 👾 Setting Up Your Vault ### Download the app @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Anytype is installed: * In Windows 10 or above, it is usually located:\ `C:\Users\\Appdata\Local\Programs\anytype2\Anytype.exe`\ - **username** stands for the name of your user aka working directory. + **username** stands for the name of your user aka working directory. * For MacOS, it's: ` HHD > Users >`` `` `_`Username`_` `` ``> Library > Application Support > anytype ` * For Linux, you'll find your work directory in `~/.config/anytype` * For Android, it’s your default location, usually: \_device/data/app\_​.\ @@ -30,31 +30,33 @@ Anytype is installed: Anytype directory is stored in a protected app data folder, which isn’t accessible by the user on Android devices. * For iOS, it's the standard install path determined by the iOS. +If you would like to customize your storage location, you can do so by clicking the settings wheel in the top right corner of the login screen. + {% hint style="info" %} -Anytype is a stand-alone software, that works on desktop or mobile devices. There is no browser version of the app. There are many points of vulnerability in-browser apps that would compromise our commitment to data security and encryption. +Anytype is a stand-alone software, that works on desktop or mobile devices. There is no browser version of the app. There are many points of vulnerability in browser apps that would compromise our commitment to data security and encryption. {% endhint %} ### Create an account -If you haven't created an account yet, you can easily create one by clicking **Join** and then following the provided instructions. +If you haven't created an vault yet, you can easily create one by clicking **New Vault** and then following the provided instructions. -#### Log in using your Recovery Phrase +#### Log-in using your Key -On the contrary, if you already do have an account, click on **Login** and enter your [what-is-a-recovery-phrase.md](../../data-and-security/what-is-a-recovery-phrase.md "mention") to proceed. +On the contrary, if you already do have a vault, click on **Login** and enter your [what-is-a-recovery-phrase.md](../../data-and-security/what-is-a-recovery-phrase.md "mention") to proceed. {% hint style="danger" %} Make sure you store your [what-is-a-recovery-phrase.md](../../data-and-security/what-is-a-recovery-phrase.md "mention") somewhere safe, and don't ever share it with anyone who you don't trust! {% endhint %} -#### Log in using the QR code +#### Log-in using the QR code -In addition to using the Recovery Phrase to log in, you can also use the QR code to login faster if your desktop is close by. +In addition to using your key to log in, you can also use the QR code to login faster if your desktop is close by. -To log in using the QR code, simply navigate to your Recovery Phrase. +To log in using the QR code, simply navigate to your Key. -`Settings > Account > Recovery Phrase`. +`Settings > Account > Key`. -Underneath your Recovery Phrase you'll find your blurred out QR code, when you click the image it will display. +Beneath your Key you'll find your blurred out QR code, when you click the image it will display. Now you can scan this code with your mobile device and install the app.