FAQ

Does VaultSync support multiple destinations?

Yes. Enable advanced destinations in Settings > Backups.

Where are backups stored?

Under the configured backup root or destination path. See Destinations.md.

Can I skip an update?

Yes, use the Skip version option in the update banner.

Why was a patch update not offered?

Patch updates are exact-match only. Your installed version must be explicitly listed in the release manifest as an allowed base version. Otherwise VaultSync will use the full installer path.

Can I sync backup history across machines?

Yes. VaultSync can import and merge history from destinations that contain .vaultsync/meta/. This is metadata-only until you restore files.

What is Doctor?

Doctor is the repair and conflict-review area under Settings > Advanced. It can run startup-integrity follow-up actions, show deterministic repair plans, and let you resolve imported-setting conflicts.

Does a successful backup prove that every file can be recovered?

Not by itself. Run a recovery drill to check reachability, readable inventory, bounded stored bytes, and a read-only restore plan. A passing drill is evidence for the checks that ran, but important data should still receive a real test restore periodically.

Why is an encrypted recovery drill limited?

VaultSync confirms that the encrypted payload and descriptor exist, but it does not request or retain a password merely to improve a readiness score. Open the encrypted point with its password when you need to inspect or restore its contents.

Does VaultSync send crash reports automatically?

No. When crash-report assistance is enabled, VaultSync creates an allowlisted report locally and shows the complete contents. It can prepare a visible email draft with the file attached, but only the user can press Send. The feature can be disabled in Settings > Advanced.

How do I report a bug?

Use GitHub Issues and include steps, logs, and version info. See Reporting-Bugs.md.