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Collections ​

Collections help you organize your documents into groups. Create collections for different areas of your life to keep your information structured and easy to find.

Creating a collection ​

When adding a document ​

  1. While creating or editing a document, tap the collection field
  2. Tap Create new collection
  3. Enter a name for the collection
  4. Tap Create

From the home screen ​

  1. Open the collections view
  2. Tap Create collection
  3. Enter a name for the collection
  4. Tap Create

Managing collections ​

Renaming a collection ​

  1. Open the collection
  2. Tap the menu icon
  3. Select Rename
  4. Enter the new name
  5. Tap Save

Deleting a collection ​

  1. Open the collection
  2. Tap the menu icon
  3. Select Delete collection
  4. Choose whether to:
    • Keep documents: Documents are removed from the collection but not deleted
    • Delete documents: Documents are moved to Trash

Moving documents between collections ​

  1. Open a document
  2. Tap the edit button
  3. Tap the collection field
  4. Select a different collection
  5. Tap Save

Important collection ​

Locker includes a special Important collection for marking your most critical documents. Add documents here for quick access to your most frequently needed information.

To add a document to Important:

  1. Open the document
  2. Tap the star or favorite icon
  3. The document is added to the Important collection

The Important collection is automatically created when you first mark a document as important.

Collection organization tips ​

Consider creating collections like:

  • Work: Work-related credentials and notes
  • Personal: Personal accounts and information
  • Financial: Banking, investments, taxes
  • Medical: Health records and contacts
  • Travel: Passport info, visa details, travel documents
  • Family: Shared family information

Sharing collections ​

Share entire collections with other Ente users. This is useful for family members who need access to the same information.

Learn more about Sharing with users.