Tab “Cloud”#

Tab “Cloud” is responsible for connecting cloud storage and synchronizing Afina data. Here, Google Drive safe usage rules can be viewed, the key file can be saved, the master password can be changed, the cloud provider “Google Drive” or “Afina Cloud” can be selected, and automatic account file upload and download can be enabled.

Location: the Tab “Cloud” is available on the “Settings” page, which opens through the gear icon in the top right corner of the application.

Available Actions:

• view Google Drive safe usage rules
• view recommendations for storing the key file
• change the master password
• save the key file
• select the cloud provider “Google Drive” or “Afina Cloud”
• connect to Google Drive or disconnect from it
• enable automatic account file upload
• enable automatic account file download
• enable automatic settings backup if this option is available for the selected provider

Panel “Google Drive Safe Usage Rules”#

Panel “Google Drive Safe Usage Rules” contains recommendations for safe work with Google Drive. It describes how to reduce the risk of unauthorized access to cloud data: use a separate Google Drive account, a new phone number, two-factor authentication, and do not share access with third parties.

The panel can be expanded or collapsed through the icon on the right side of the header. It is informational and does not change synchronization settings.

Panel “Secure key file storage”#

Panel “Secure key file storage” explains why the key file should be stored separately from cloud storage. The key file is protected by the master password and is required to access encrypted data.

The panel also contains links “Afina Vault - App Store” and “Afina Vault - Google Play”. They lead to the Afina Vault application, which can be used to securely store a copy of the key file.

Switch “Change master password”#

Switch “Change master password” opens fields for updating the master password used to protect the key file and access encrypted data.

After the switch is enabled, the fields “Current master password” and “New master password” are displayed. Each field has an eye icon for showing or hiding the entered value. After the fields are filled in, the master password change is applied when the settings are saved.

Switch “Save key file”#

Switch “Save key file” opens parameters for saving the key file on the device. After the switch is enabled, the field “Master password” appears. It is required to confirm access to the keys.

After entering the master password, the actions Save key file and Show key file QR code become available. The Button “Save key file” saves the key file locally, and the Button “Show key file QR code” opens a QR code for transferring or saving the key file in another way.

The key file must be stored separately from cloud storage. It is a backup access element for encrypted data, so it should not be shared with other users or stored in open access.

Segment “Cloud provider”#

Segment “Cloud provider” allows selecting where synchronized Afina data will be stored: in “Google Drive” or in “Afina Cloud”.

“Google Drive” uses the connected Google account and requires authorization through the Button “Connect to Google Drive”. “Afina Cloud” works as cloud storage on Afina servers and does not require connecting a separate Google account.

Button “Connect to Google Drive”#

Button “Connect to Google Drive” starts Google Drive authorization. It is displayed when Google Drive is not connected yet.

After clicking the button, the Google authorization window opens. After successful connection, a notification or information panel confirming authorization appears on the tab, for example “You have successfully authorized in Google Drive with email: ...”. After that, the button changes to “Disconnect from Google Drive”, and automatic synchronization checkboxes become available below.

Button “Disconnect from Google Drive”#

Button “Disconnect from Google Drive” terminates the current Google Drive connection. It is displayed after successful Google Drive authorization.

After disconnection, automatic synchronization through Google Drive stops. To use Google Drive as cloud storage again, click “Connect to Google Drive” and complete authorization again.

Automatic Synchronization Checkboxes#

Automatic Synchronization Checkboxes control which data Afina automatically transfers to cloud storage or receives from it. The set of available checkboxes depends on the selected cloud provider.

For Google Drive, the following checkboxes may be available:

• “Automatic accounts file upload” — automatically transfers account files to cloud storage.
• “Automatic accounts file download” — automatically receives account files from cloud storage.
• “Automatic settings backup” — automatically creates settings backups in the cloud.

For “Afina Cloud”, automatic account file upload and download parameters are available for Afina cloud storage. If a specific option is not available in the selected mode, it is not displayed on the tab.

Workflow Scenario#