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Everything you need to know about using KinArchive

Getting Started

Installation & Setup

  1. Download KinArchive from the App Store
  2. Sign in with Apple or create/sign in with a passkey
  3. Enable iCloud for KinArchive in iOS Settings
  4. Set up Face ID protection (recommended)
  5. Add your first document using the + button
Tip: KinArchive requires iOS 17.0 or later on iPhone and iPad, supports Mac Catalyst on compatible Macs, and uses an active iCloud account for sync.

Managing Documents

Adding Documents

There are several ways to add documents:

  • From Template: Use pre-built templates for common documents
  • Scan: Use your camera to scan physical documents
  • Import: Import from Files, Photos, Mail, Safari, or other apps using the Share Sheet
  • Custom: Create custom document types with your own fields

Document Templates

Available templates include:

  • Passports & IDs
  • Insurance Policies
  • Medical Records
  • Financial Documents
  • School Forms
  • Legal Documents

Family Sharing

Permission Levels

  • View Only: Can view documents but cannot edit
  • Edit: Can view and modify documents
  • Manage: Full access including deletion and sharing

Temporary Sharing

Set expiration dates on shared documents for temporary access (e.g., for travel or emergencies).

Security Features

Face ID Protection

Enable biometric authentication for accessing sensitive documents.

App PIN

Set a custom PIN as an alternative to Face ID.

iCloud Encryption

All documents are encrypted and stored in your personal iCloud account.

Organization

Tags & Categories

Use tags to organize documents by family member, type, or custom criteria.

Search & Filtering

Quickly find documents using advanced search with filters for date, type, tags, and more.

Alerts & Notifications

Expiration Alerts

Set expiration dates on documents and receive notifications before they expire.

Home Screen Widget

View upcoming expirations directly from your home screen.

Premium Features

OCR Scanning

Free accounts include 5 OCR scans/month. Premium includes 500 OCR scans/year, while Family and Professional include unlimited OCR.

Audit Logs

Track who accessed or modified documents with detailed audit trails.

Increased Document Limits

Premium includes 50 documents and 5 family members. Family adds unlimited documents, unlimited family members, document requests, shared notes, family activity, and emergency access. Professional adds up to 5 vaults, client collaboration, white-label sharing, and audit exports.