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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 your Apple ID when prompted
  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 and an active iCloud account.

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 app or Photos
  • 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

Premium subscribers can extract text from scanned documents automatically.

Audit Logs

Track who accessed or modified documents with detailed audit trails.

Increased Document Limits

Premium tier includes 50 documents, Family tier includes unlimited documents (free tier limited to 5).