Question 1

What is VaultFMS?

Accepted Answer

VaultFMS is a self-hosted, zero-knowledge encrypted document and file management system (EDMS). Files, folders and names are encrypted on the user's device with AES-256 before they ever reach the server.

Question 2

What is zero-knowledge encryption?

Accepted Answer

Your encryption passphrase and keys never leave your device. The server only ever stores ciphertext, so it is mathematically unable to read your documents.

Question 3

Is VaultFMS self-hosted?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can run the entire stack on your own infrastructure with automatic HTTPS, keeping full data sovereignty and control of your encryption keys.

Question 4

Is VaultFMS suitable for compliance (GDPR, HIPAA)?

Accepted Answer

VaultFMS provides client-side encryption, access control, audit logging and data sovereignty that support GDPR and other regulatory requirements.

Question 5

Which file types does VaultFMS support?

Accepted Answer

Any file type. Documents open in native desktop apps such as Microsoft Office, PDF readers and CAD tools, and are re-encrypted on save.