How to delete your data, or data from your Affinidi Vault

There are several reasons why you might need to delete your Affinidi Vault data, such as losing access to your device or wanting to remove a duplicate cloud backup.

Here are instructions on how to delete your data. You can choose to:

  • Delete your Affinidi Vault data
  • Delete the data backup you have downloaded
  • Delete the data backup stored on cloud

Please note that for a complete deletion, you may need to repeat the steps for each backup separately.

Delete your Affinidi Vault Data

You have the option to delete all your Affinidi Vault data if you wish.

To delete your Affinidi Vault data from the current device:

  1. Unlock your Affinidi Vault with your passphrase.

  2. Once you have unlocked your vault, go to side menu bar and select Settings.

  3. Select Delete Affinidi Vault and enter your Passphrase to confirm.
    Note: This action cannot be undone. All your data, including settings and personal content will be permanently deleted.

Vault Deletion Message

Delete your Data Backup

If you have done your Data Backup previously and would like to delete your backup data, you may proceed with the following steps.

Delete Data Backup file you have downloaded

To delete the Data Backup file you have downloaded previously:

  1. Locate the Data Backup (.json) file stored on your device.

  2. Delete the file, and Remove file from Recycle Bin.

Delete your Data Backup on Cloud

Affinidi will store indefinitely your cloud backup unless requested otherwise.

To delete the Data Backup on Cloud:

  1. Locate the Restore Instructions email (Subject: Restore your Affinidi Vault) sent to you previously.

  2. Submit a Data Deletion Request
    To process your request, we will need certain information to verify your identity and confirm the deletion.
    Please note that this is one of the few instances where we will collect and use your details solely for the purpose of responding to and processing your data deletion request.



If two devices share the same Affinidi Vault account, how many times is deletion needed for complete data removal?

You will need to delete your data from both devices. Please note that every Affinidi Vault account needs to be deleted individually.

If an old mobile device with Affinidi Vault installed is being sold, is it necessary to delete data on the current device?

As Affinidi Vault data is securely stored on edge, and you will lose access to your device, it would be recommended for you to proceed with a Data Backup and Restore the Data you have backed up on your new device.

Then, you may proceed to Delete your Affinidi Vault Data from the current device with the instructions under ‘Delete your Affinidi Vault Data’.