Can DMS read my encrypted files and notes?

Private vault contents are encrypted before storage and revealed only after a local unlock in the browser. Operational data is still processed so the service can function.

What kind of information can I store?

Text instructions, PDFs, scans, account recovery notes, private letters, document references, and other sensitive materials that remain protected until release.

Can I upload wallet instructions or seed-related guidance?

Yes, but it needs careful handling. Users are best served by pairing it with thoughtful beneficiary guidance, clear offline recovery planning, and proper warnings about sensitivity.

Is DMS a legal will?

No. DMS can securely hold supporting instructions and documents, but it does not replace a legally valid will, trust, or legal advice.

What happens if I miss a check-in?

The release does not begin immediately. Reminder notices are sent first. Only after continued silence do verifiers get involved, and two of five can confirm before isolated beneficiary releases can proceed.

Can I set up more than one beneficiary?

Yes. You can save up to five beneficiaries, mark one as primary, and keep each release isolated so beneficiaries do not see one another or each other's vault items.

Can I assign documents to a lawyer or notary?

Yes. DMS can keep separate legal contacts so formal documents and legal-facing notes go to a dedicated lawyer, notary, or executor packet instead of mixing with beneficiary release.

What is the recovery pack for?

The recovery pack gives the owner an offline summary of recipients, legal contacts, verifiers, release rules, and audit integrity so the structure can be checked before relying on live coverage.

What is the encrypted backup export for?

It gives the owner a separately passphrase-protected offline export of encrypted vault payloads, recipient structure, and audit metadata. It is meant for owner backup and safekeeping, not as a beneficiary release tool.

Can DMS notify trusted contacts before verifiers?

Yes. Trusted contacts are a softer outreach tier. They can be contacted after missed check-ins and reminders, before formal verifier review begins.

Can different items open at different times?

Yes. Vault items can use scheduled release windows so some materials open immediately while others wait 7, 30, or 90 days after the packet becomes available.

Can recipients confirm that they received a packet?

Yes. Beneficiaries and legal contacts can acknowledge receipt from their packet page, and the account owner can be notified of that acknowledgment.

What are file fingerprints for?

They help the owner recognize whether a stored item or attachment still matches the material originally prepared, adding another visible integrity signal to the vault.

Can I add an extra unlock code beyond account login?

Yes. DMS can use a secondary local unlock code before encrypted vault materials are revealed in the browser.

Why does the dashboard hide filenames and note summaries?

Because if the app shows plaintext too casually, users will assume admin can see the same thing. A locked-by-default dashboard makes the privacy model visible and understandable.

What if I lose my vault secret or recovery instructions?

If the system is protecting encrypted vault contents, losing that secret may make the contents permanently unreadable. This is why recovery guidance and testing are part of onboarding.

Can verifiers make mistakes?

Yes. No system can eliminate human error. That is one reason to require multiple verifiers, clear role acceptance, and careful test mode review before activation.

Do I need to pay before I can see how DMS works?

No. The path is free test mode first, then paid activation only after the user understands the workflow and is comfortable with it.

Who is DMS best for?

People who hold important information that no one else knows: sensitive instructions, recovery guidance, private letters, business continuity notes, or documents that cannot be casually exposed or permanently lost.