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This is the location you share or back up. If you lose the files in this location, you lose your data. If someone gains access to this location without your password, they cannot read your data.

When using Cryptomator, one of the most common sources of confusion—especially for new users—is understanding where your files actually are. Unlike traditional encryption tools that create a single, large container file (like a VeraCrypt volume), Cryptomator works differently. It doesn't have one specific "location" where your data sits; rather, it bridges two distinct locations: the (where encrypted data is stored) and the Virtual Drive Location (where you access decrypted files). cryptomator locations

| | Path / Location | | ---------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | App data (internal) | /data/data/org.cryptomator/ (not directly accessible without root) | | Vaults | User chooses any folder accessible via Storage Access Framework – including internal storage, SD card, or cloud app folders (e.g., /storage/emulated/0/Documents/ ) | | Cache | App cache (cleared via Android settings) | This is the location you share or back up

The "locations" feature in Cryptomator allows you to define multiple vault locations, making it easier to manage and access your encrypted files across different devices or storage systems. When using Cryptomator, one of the most common