This guide will show you how to unlock your vault and recover your saved encrypted chats and files in the event you forget your ExpressAI primary password.

If you forget your primary password, you will need your recovery code in order to unlock your vault and recover your saved encrypted chats and files.

If you cannot find your recovery code, you will need to reset your primary password in order to save any future chats or files. Resetting your primary password will permanently delete all your saved encrypted chats and files.

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How to unlock your vault without a password on desktop
How to unlock your vault without a password on mobile


How to unlock your vault without a password on desktop

  1. Click Unlock your vault.
    A screenshot of the ExpressAI home page on a desktop browser. An arrow points to the Unlock Your Vault button in the top-left of the screen.
  2. Click Forgot Password.
    Screenshot showing the primary password unlock screen on the desktop browser version of ExpressAI. An arrow points to the Forgot Password link.
  3. Enter your recovery code and click Unlock.
    Screenshot of the Forgot Password screen on the desktop browser version of ExpressAI. The recovery code field is filled in, and an arrow points to the green Unlock button directly underneath the recovery code field.

You can now access your saved encrypted chats and files.

If you cannot remember your primary password, you will need to continue to use your recovery code to unlock your vault, access your saved chats and files, and save new chats and files.

You can reset your primary password by following this guide. Resetting your primary password will permanently delete all your saved encrypted chats and files.

Need help? Contact the ExpressAI Support Team for immediate assistance.

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How to unlock your vault without a password on mobile

  1. Tap Menu icon..
    A screenshot of the ExpressAI home screen on mobile. An arrow points to the hamburger menu icon in the top-right corner.
  2. Tap Unlock your vault.
    A screenshot of the button to unlock your vault on ExpressAI. An arrow points to the green Unlock your vault button.
  3. Tap Forgot Password.
    Sscreenshot of the ExpressAI primary password unlock screen on a mobile browser. An arrow points to the Forgot Password link.
  4. Enter your recovery code and tap Unlock.
    Screenshot of the forgotten password screen on the mobile browser version of ExpressAI. The recovery code field is filled in and an arrow is pointing to the green Unlock button below the recovery code field.

You can now access your saved encrypted chats and files.

If you cannot remember your primary password, you will need to continue to use your recovery code to unlock your vault, access your saved chats and files, and save new chats and files.

You can reset your primary password by following this guide. Resetting your primary password will permanently delete all your saved encrypted chats and files.

Need help? Contact the ExpressAI Support Team for immediate assistance.

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