Vault: Why we killed the "Share Link"
Some tools promise privacy by deleting your file after 24 hours. But "deleted" doesn't mean "gone," and "encrypted" doesn't mean "private" if the server logs your IP address and metadata.
We built Vault because we believe that handing your most sensitive documents to a random web service—even a "secure" one—is a leap of faith you shouldn't have to take.
The problem with "Burner" links
We all use them. But those temporary download links fail on three fronts:
- You don’t control the storage. Files move through public servers with retention policies you can’t verify.
- Metadata is forever. Even if the file vanishes, the log of who uploaded it (your IP) and when remains.
- Context is lost. You send a link, but the explanation lives in a separate email or chat. It’s messy.
Enter the Safehouse
We wanted the ease of file sharing without the exposure of public links. So we built Vault, a secure container inside every Space.
Instead of generating a link that travels across the open web, you bring the recipient inside the encryption.
- No public links.
- No expiration dates.
- No third-party servers.
It’s just you, your team, and your files—invisible to the entire outside world.
How Vault works
Encrypted in-flight
Drag in a file. Vault encrypts it immediately on your device before it leaves your browser. Only members of that Space can decrypt it. No one else—including us—can see the contents or the filename.
The "Dossier" structure (context is king)
In high-stakes work, a raw file isn't enough. You need to explain it. In Vault, Notes live right next to your Files. You can write a README, a legal brief, or a manifesto in the same folder as your assets.
- Keep it private (if the Space is yours alone).
- Share it instantly (if the Space is shared).
Zero-knowledge visibility
Visibility in Qaxa follows the Space. If you’re the only member, you’re the only one who can see what’s inside. To everyone else on the network, that data—notes, files, and folders— is just random noise.
Why it matters
On the surface, Vault is a file manager. But underneath, it's a platform for privacy without the drama. You don’t need "burner links." You need a private environment.
- Privacy: You work inside an encrypted tunnel.
- Context: Files and notes live together.
- Control: No one else even knows the file exists.
Conclusion
File sharing shouldn’t be a gamble. With Vault, it isn’t. Upload. Organize. Share. Privately. Quietly. Invisibly.
