Desktop and mobile apps
Last updated: 28 Jun 2026
Native file paths and OS integrations where shipped.
Who this is for
Users who prefer a native app (menu bar, save dialogs, biometrics, capture blocking) over the browser PWA at se.nt2.me—same Svelte vault UI, different platform adapters.
What you need
| Tier | Free (Premium sync same as PWA) |
| Vault state | Any |
| Network | Offline-first; sync when configured |
| Feature toggle | None to install; Platform settings category appears in Tauri |
Steps
Choose PWA vs Tauri
| Surface | Best for |
|---|---|
| PWA (Install guide) | Quick start, no install, any Chromium/Safari device |
| Tauri desktop | Native save paths, global shortcuts, screen capture protection |
| Tauri mobile | Home-screen app, background lock, geofenced Travel Mode |
Data formats are identical—.nt2backup, recovery kits, and Key DID work across surfaces.
Install desktop (partial rollout)
- Download the NT² Vault installer for your OS from nt2.me releases (macOS, Windows, Linux where published).
- Launch the app—it loads the same
https://se.nt2.meUI inside a WebView. - Create or unlock a vault; storage uses native files instead of browser OPFS.
Install mobile (partial rollout)
- Install from the platform store or sideload build when available for your region.
- Grant notifications and biometrics when prompted for parity with PWA guidance.
- Open Settings → Platform for mobile-only security options (background lock).
Platform-only settings
When running Tauri, Settings → Platform adds:
- Global shortcuts — lock vault or focus search system-wide (
https://se.nt2.me/settings/platform/shortcuts). - Native menu — OS menu bar integration.
- Native enhancements — desktop integrations (where shipped).
Security extras: Screen capture protection (desktop), Lock when app backgrounds (mobile).
Backup and files on desktop
- Backup export opens a native save dialog with remembered path.
- Attachment blobs live under the app data directory—not browser storage quotas.
- Use Export backup first before uninstalling the app.
Tips and common mistakes
- Tauri and PWA on the same machine create separate local vault directories—do not assume they share OPFS vs file paths; use sync or backup to move data.
- Linux screen capture blocking may be unavailable; see Security settings notes.
- Auto-update channels follow release tags—pin to stable if you rely on reproducible builds for compliance.
- Browser extension deep links target PWA origins; Tauri may register the same allowlisted host when configured.