Search
Search helps you find any item in your Locker quickly. Search works locally on your device to maintain the privacy of your encrypted data.
Using search
- Tap the search icon on the home screen
- Type your search query
- Results appear as you type
- Tap a result to open the item
What is searched
Search looks through:
- Item titles: The name you gave each item
- Collection names: Names of your collections
Note: Search currently matches item titles and names, not the full content within items. Use descriptive titles to make items easier to find.
Search tips
Use specific terms
Search for specific words or phrases that you know appear in your item:
- "Gmail" to find your Gmail credentials
- "passport" to find passport-related records
- "insurance" to find insurance documents
Partial matches
Search finds partial word matches, so you don't need to type the full word:
- "bank" will find "Banking", "Bank of America", etc.
- "med" will find "Medical", "Medicine", etc.
Case insensitive
Search is case insensitive, so "Password" and "password" return the same results.
Privacy
All search operations happen locally on your device. Your search queries are never sent to Ente's servers, and your decrypted item content never leaves your device.
Limitations
- Search works on items stored in Locker
- Very recently created items may take a moment to become searchable
- Search does not include items in Trash