Installing and Setting Up Save

Step 1: Download Save

Download Save on your phone (search "OpenArchive" and "Save" to find it quickly):

• Download the Save app for Android from Google Play
• Download the Save app for iPhone from the App Store

After installation, select 'open'.

Step 2: Swipe Through the Welcome Screens

Upon first opening Save, you'll be greeted with a series of screens that welcome you to the app. To begin, tap 'Get Started.'

These screens give you a quick overview of how you can:

• Connect to a private server or the Internet Archive
• Organize your media into custom folders and add context-setting metadata like location and notes and flag significant content
• Ensure authenticity to support verification workflows
• Enable Orbot to encrypt your media for safer transit

Step 3: Connect to a Server

To archive your media, you will now need to connect to a server.

You can choose to connect to a private open-source server like Nextcloud, or share publicly for free or privately via their paid Vault on the Internet Archive (see the Media Destinations page for more information about the different servers and when to use each).

Choose your preferred server and connect.

Once you add a server, you will be prompted to choose a Creative Commons license for the media on that server. A Creative Commons license allows you to share your intentions for future use, republishing, remixing, and distribution of your media.

Important note on connecting to servers: Note that you will need to have created an account with a Nextcloud instance or at the Internet Archive.

Step 4: Add a Folder

Tap the plus icon at the bottom of your screen. First-time users will be prompted to add a folder to store media on the server. You can create a new folder or browse existing folders on the chosen server.

Step 5: Add Media, Metadata, & Flag Significant Content

Tap the plus icon to select media from your camera roll or gallery for uploading. After you've chosen your media, you can edit one file or bulk/batch edit as many files as you like.

Here you can:

• Add location and notes information to your media
• Tap the "significant content" flag to identify sensitive media that will then be stored in a separate subfolder to alert viewers that this content may be violent or disturbing before they see it (you can also use this feature as a way to save "favorites" from within the bulk upload)

You will be able to see the upload progress from your home screen.

Step 6: Add Media from Other Apps

Along with uploading media from your camera roll, you can also use Save to upload other types of files on your phone, such as documents, voice notes, etc.

1. Long-press and hold the plus icon
2. Add media by choosing "files"
3. Select the files from your phone to upload
4. Edit the metadata for these files and upload them just as you would photos or videos

Note: Save does not store your photos and videos within the app.