Vault Installation and Set Up

The XQ Vault allows you to securely store data on your own infrastructure and track who accesses it. This article provides instructions for installing and setting up Vault.

If you have already installed Vault, look to our “How to Use Vault” article to help you get started.

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Install for Windows

1. Download the Vault installation file. 
2. Locate and double-click the .exe file to launch the installer.
3. The installer will automatically run in the background. When the installation finishes, launch Vault from your Desktop.

Running Vault and Logging in

1. To find Vault on Windows, Select Start  > Settings  > Apps and look for Vault.
2. Sign in to Vault using Microsoft SSO, Google SSO, or enter your email address to receive a magic link.

3. Select your team workspace from the drop-down list and click Continue.

4. To start using Vault, you must connect the application to a folder.

Use the following guides to connect Vault to a local folder, Google Drive, or Microsoft OneDrive: 

• Local Folder (link to the how-tos and then delete this note)
• Microsoft OneDrive/Sharepoint
• Google Drive

Now you’re ready to learn How to Use Vault.

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Install for Mac

Mandatory before installing Vault:
You need to change a few settings on your Mac. Follow our detailed instructions to allow kernel extensions.

1. Download the Vault installation file for your Mac.
2. Locate the .pkg file, right-click on it, and select Open to launch the installer. Click Continue.
3. Review, print, or save the Software License Agreement and click Continue when finished.

4. Click Agree on the License Agreement pop-up window.
5. Select where to install Vault. You can install Vault for all users, for yourself only, or on a specific disk. If you choose to install for all users, by default, Vault will install on your Desktop.

• To install Vault in another location on your device, click Change Install Location… The installation location you choose will be used as your Vault folder.
• Your Vault folder location can be changed at any time after installation in the Vault settings. 

6. Your device may prompt you to authenticate before the installer runs. After authenticating, Vault will install automatically.
7. The Installer will prompt you when the installation finishes. Click Close to close the Installer.

8. Navigate to the Privacy & Security on your Mac and scroll down to the Security section. Ensure that ‘Allow app store and Identified developers’ is selected. 

Running Vault and Logging in

1. Open Finder and click Applications.
2. From the Applications menu, click Vault.

3. Sign in to Vault using Microsoft SSO, Google SSO, or enter your email address to receive a magic link.

4. Sign in to Vault using Microsoft SSO, Google SSO, or enter your email address to receive a magic link.

5. To start using Vault, you must connect the application to a folder.

Use the following guides to connect Vault to a local folder, Google Drive, or Microsoft OneDrive: 

• Local folder
• Microsoft OneDrive/Sharepoint
• Google Drive

When connecting a folder, the system will likely ask you to approve the developer Benjamin Fleischer. He created a portion of the tool and is safe to approve.

Click the Open the System Settings button and it will take you to the screen where you can approve the developer. 

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Now you’re ready to learn How to Use Vault.