Create Safe on iPhone and add data
Start window
When you start SimpleumSafe for the first time, you will see the following dialog. Select “Create or add Safe”.
![](/en/safe/support/faq/ios-new-safe-first-steps/create-safe-start-ios-en.png)
Select “Create Safe”.
![](/en/safe/support/faq/ios-new-safe-first-steps/create-safe-create-import-view-ios-en.png)
- Enter a name for the new Safe.
- Enter an appropriate password.
- Repeat the password and click the “Next” button.
![](/en/safe/support/faq/ios-new-safe-first-steps/create-safe-safe-name-ios-en.png)
Create recovery password
You now have the option of creating a recovery password while creating the Safe. You can do this at any time later, but we recommend creating it right away.
- Click on “Create recovery password”
- Write it down or copy it to a password manager.
- Click Next.
![](/en/safe/support/faq/ios-new-safe-first-steps/create-safe-recovery-password-ios-en.png)
Skip synchronization
In this example we skip the synchronization. Instructions for setting up with sync
Select “Next”.
![](/en/safe/support/faq/ios-new-safe-first-steps/create-safe-no-sync-ios-en.png)
Safe opened
The Safe will be opened at the end of the creation and you can now use it.
![](/en/safe/support/faq/ios-new-safe-first-steps/create-safe-open-root-ios-en.png)
Add file to Safe
Files can be added to a Safe in different ways:
- Tap on the plus icon and the “Add” menu will appear.
- For this example select “Add from Photo Library”
![](/en/safe/support/faq/ios-new-safe-first-steps/create-safe-files-add-menu-ios-en.png)
Select photos from photo library
Files can be added to a Safe in different ways:
- Tap on the plus icon and the “Add” menu will appear.
- For this example select “Add from Photo Library”
![](/en/safe/support/faq/ios-new-safe-first-steps/create-safe-media-library-chooser-ios-en.png)
Congratulations
You have encrypted your first file.
![](/en/safe/support/faq/ios-new-safe-first-steps/create-safe-imported-photo-ios-en.png)