DocuLockPhones and people
Updated 15 November 2026 ยท by the DocuLock team
In short. Settings, then Phones with access, shows everything that can get in: the phones that hold the vault key (and open documents), and the people who can open Photos. Only the vault's owner, the Apple ID it belongs to, can add or remove a phone. A removed phone is cut off, the vault key is replaced, and the next time it is online it clears everything DocuLock kept on it.
How do I add a phone?
- Install DocuLock on the new phone and choose to join an existing vault.
- On your phone, open Settings, Phones with access, and tap Add a phone. Apple confirms you are the owner.
- Scan the code the new phone shows.
You can name each phone, such as Sujita's iPhone. Names are encrypted and synced.
What happens when I remove a phone?
- The DocuLock service stops answering it at once.
- The vault key is replaced, so it cannot read anything new.
- When that phone is next online, it is told it was removed and clears its local copy and keys.
A phone that never comes online again keeps what it had until it does; no app can reach a phone that is offline.
Who can open Photos?
The same screen lists everyone who can open Photos, with the phone they use, people waiting to be let in, and Let someone in with a QR code. See Private Photos.
Related
DocuLock is coming to iPhone. Ask for early access and we will write when it is ready.
Questions
Can a family member add their own phone?
They can use the vault on their phone once the owner adds it. Only the owner can add or remove phones.
Does removing a phone delete my documents?
No. Your documents stay in your vault on your other phones. Only the removed phone loses its copy.