How to Create a VS2Go Account

Installation Note: After installing and running VS2Go for the first time, you may receive update requests to ensure that you have the latest version of VS2Go. Please refer to section 2.3 About Updating VS2Go when this occurs.

Your VS2Go account includes an email address and login details for the system. You may register multiple accounts on the same computer. Each account will have its separate space and be protected from non-owner access.

Step 1. Click: or select Start > Programs > VaultletSuite2Go > VaultletSuite2Go to activate the VaultletSuite 2 Go main console and Welcome to VaultletSuite 2 Go window as follows:

Figure 1: The VaultletSuite 2 Go main console

The VS2Go console lets you switch between using the VaultletSuite email, file storage and password management tools. However, you must first create an account before you can access these tools.

Figure 2: The Welcome to the VaultletSuite 2 Go main console

Step 2. Click: to activate the next screen.

The Choose which account creation path you wish to follow screen is discussed in detail in the following section.

2.1 How to Choose the Right VS2Go Account

VaultletSuite gives you the option of storing your account and login details on your computer or USB memory stick. Its purpose is to accommodate both users who always use the same computer and those who require access from different computers, without compromising their security.

Figure 3: The Choose which account creation path you wish to follow screen

Important: Please read the following option descriptions before deciding which is best suited to your needs.

• The Simplicity. Fast and easy. For beginners option is for those who are satisfied with the default account registration options. You will be prompted for the fewest details. The account will be stored in the 'home' folder of your computer (for example - C:\Documents and Settings\User\vaultletsoft) and the private key will be stored on the VaultletSoft server.

• The Control: Quick Start for your hard drive option will create an account with identical configuration process as the Simplicity option, but explains in more detail the installation and system access choices you are making.

• The Control: Quick Start for Mobile Data (6 steps) option is designed for a speedy registration process and assumes that your email and files will be located on a USB memory stick. Choose this option if you want to carry your VS2Go account with you, and access it from different computers.

• The Control: Hands on for Mobile Data (10 steps) is for users who want to read through all the possible options to select the account configuration that is right for them. You can also decide on the storage location for your private key as well.

Note: In this guide, we will demonstrate registration with the Hands on for Mobile Data (10 steps) option, with settings that will most likely apply to the majority of our users. For those wishing to choose other account creation paths, please read through the next section for the relevant steps.

Step 1. Check the account creation path best suited to your needs.

Step 2. Click:

2.2 Account Registration Walkthrough

This section demonstrates how to register a VS2Go account, by using the Control: Hands on for Mobile Data (10 steps) account creation path.

First, generate your key pair. This will become the main security component of your account.

Step 1. Catch the coloured square on the screen with your mouse!

Figure 4: Warm up the key pair generator by trying to click on the jittery square screen

Step 2. Choose where you want to store the private key.

Note: Keep in mind that your private key is the only way to decrypt messages and files in your account. If you decide to store it locally (the Control option, see below) -- on your computer or a USB memory stick -- do not lose or damage this file. You cannot replace your private key once the original is lost or compromised. This option is for experienced users who feel confident that they can securely manage their private key. Should you want to store the private key on the VaultletSoft servers (the Simplicity option, see below) -- you will no longer have to worry about losing it or keeping a copy whenever accessing the account. You will place the responsibility on the VaultletSoft organisation to keep your key secure. Remember though that in this last scenario, you must create an exceptionally long passphrase to protect your secure key. For more information about public and private keys, please refer to Chapter 7: How to Keep Your Internet Communication Private in the How-to Booklet.

Step 3. Choose the Simplicity option

Figure 5: The Which do you value more: fine grained control or simplicity screen

Step 4. Click: to continue.

You may see a small window explaining about the free licence for non-profits. Afterwards, you will be presented with the account registration screen. Choose the desired account name, passphrase and other options on this screen.

Figure 6: The Current step: Create your account registration form

Step 5. Enter the information required in different text fields.

Your current email address will be used to reset your passphrase in the future or to send you important account notifications.

Note: Should you wish to increase the anonymity of your VS2Go account, consider registering with a fictitious name and not providing an alternate email address. Bear in mind, however, that if you do not set an alternate email address, you will not be able to reset your passphrase should you forget it in the future.

Your preferred account name should not contain any spaces and be unique. It will be used in your VS2Go email address. For example: terence.tester@vaultletsoft.com

Note: VS2Go offers you a secure method for entering the passphrase. It is done by using the virtual keyboard. This option can protect your passphrase from being compromised by a keylogger program that could be running on the computer.

Step 6. Click: to activate the Virtual Keyboard as follows:

Figure 7: The Virtual Keyboard

Step 7. Click the keys that correspond to your passphrase on the Virtual Keyboard.

Step 8. Click: when finished.

Step 9. Re-enter the passphrase using the Virtual keyboard for the second time. The two passphrases must match and be of 8 characters or more. Once successful, the button appears, and you continue the registration process.

The next screen presents the User License Agreement.

Figure 8: The Read Our End User License Agreement screen

Step 10. Select Yes from both drop-down menus to continue.

The next screen presents the VS2Go beneficiary and referrer information.

Figure 9: The Enter your beneficiary and referrer information screen

Step 11. Select the desired beneficiary group you wish VaultletSoft? to donate to and support with their software

Step 12. Select the Special Blue Account from the subscription options.

Note: This account will give you access to most VaultletSuite features for one year. After 11 months, you will be notified that your yearly subscription period is almost over. Refer to Section 5. FAQs and Conclusion for information on prolonging your subscription.

Step 13. Click: to activate the following screen:

Figure 10: The New Account Drive Locator screen

Step 14. Click the Close button to activate the Disk Locator screen.

Now you need to specify where the VS2Go account files will be stored.

Figure 11: The Where are you and where do you store your VaultletSuite 2 Go files screen

Choose one of the three file-storage options:

You may store your VS2G0 account files on your computer, the Vaultlet server or a USB memory stick. Each is described in detail on the screen, and you can read extended explanations by checking the various options. Keep in mind that, should you choose to store your files on a USB memory stick, you will not be able to access your account and archived messages unless you have it with you.

Option 1 - I want to store and access all my account files on this computer only

As the name suggests, all access to your VS2Go account will occur only from this computer.

Step 1. Check the Home: this is my main computer and I do store my VaultletSuite 2 Go files on my hard drive option.

Step 2. Click: to continue

Option 2 - I want to store and access all my account files from a USB memory stick

Should you wish to access VS2Go from different computers (each will need to have the VS2Go software installed), then choose this option and carry the account files around with you on USB memory stick.

Step 1. Check the 'Home: this is my main computer and I do store my VaultletSuite 2 Go files on my USB drive' option.

You will then need to specify to VS2Go where your USB drive is located.

Step 2. Click:

VS2Go will scan your computer for removable drives. Should more than one be found, you will be asked to select the appropriate one.

Figure 12: The Multiple Removable Drives Found screen

You will then be informed that:

Figure 13: The Removable Drive Autoscan Results screen

The Disk Locator screen, will now show the location of your removable USB drive and the suggested folder for the account files storage.

Figure 14: The Where are you and where do you want to store your VaultletSuite 2 Go files screen

Should you wish to change the default folder or select another drive manually:

Step 3. Click: and select the desired location.

Figure 15: The Where do you store your local VaultletSuite 2 Go files window

Step 4. Click: to continue.

Note: Should you select the option of carrying the account files on a removable USB drive, you will need to have it inserted into the computer before launching the VS2Go program. You may be requested to specify its location upon subsequent logins from different computers.

Option 3 - I just want to receive and send some new messages. I don't need access to my archives

Step 1. Check the Roaming: I'm mobile and do not have my VaullLetSuite 2 Go files with me. option.

Step 2. Click:

Finish registering your VS2Go account

Finally, you are presented with a summary of your newly registered Vaultletsoft account. Please review the details.

Figure 16: Create a New VaultletSuite 2 Go Account screen

Step 1. Click: to finish the account creation process.

Congratulations, you have now registered the VS2Go email account. You may be be presented with a VS2Go System Message describing some new features of the software. Click: and continue to your account. It is recommend that you choose to install all suggested updates.

2.3 About Updating VS2Go

Upon launching VS2Go, you may be asked to update your software with the latest VS2Go release. Small updates are optional but large program updates must be installed before you are allowed to continue. Updates include important security fixes and improvements to functions.

Figure 17: The Optional Small Update Available message screen

Figure 18: The Important Partial Update Available message screen

Figure 19: Another Important Partial Update Available message screen

The updates will automatically download and install themselves on your computer or removable drive.