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# How to Use the DataMind Bot

📚 How to Use the DataMind Bot: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

#### 1. Start the Bot

* Search for your DataMind bot in Telegram and press Start.
* You’ll see a welcome message and a main menu.

#### 2. Create a New Encrypted Vault

1. Tap “➕ New Vault” in the menu.
2. The bot asks: “What should I call your new vault?”
3. Type a name (like “My Secret File”).
4. The bot replies: “Now send your file (as document) or photo.”
5. Send your file:
   * For any file, tap the 📎 (attach) icon → File → choose your file.
   * For a photo, just send it as a regular image.
6. The bot replies with:
   * 🔑 Your vault key (save this! You’ll need it to access the file)
   * Vault ID and a ZK proof (shows your data is real, without revealing it)
7. Keep the key safe! If you lose it, nobody (not even the bot) can recover your file.

#### 3. List and Manage Your Vaults

* Tap “🗂️ My Vaults”.
* You’ll see a list of your vaults (and any shared with you).
* Tap the vault name for details and actions.

#### 4. Download/Unlock Your Vault

1. Open My Vaults.
2. Tap your vault and then tap ⬇️ Download.
3. The bot will ask: “Please send your vault key to unlock this vault.”
4. Paste your vault key and send.
5. If the key is correct, your file is sent back to you (with privacy proof checked).

#### 5. Share a Vault with Another User

1. Tap My Vaults → select a vault → 🤝 Share.
2. The bot asks: “Enter recipient's Telegram user ID” (e.g., from @userinfobot).
3. Paste the user’s ID and send.
4. The recipient will now see the vault in their “My Vaults” list. You must also share the vault key with them privately for them to unlock!

#### 6. Delete a Vault

* Tap My Vaults → select a vault → 🗑️ Delete.
* The vault and its data are removed forever.

#### 7. View Vault Audit Logs

* Tap My Vaults → select your vault → 📜 Audit Log.
* See who accessed your vault and when.

#### 8. Check Your Rewards

* From the main menu, tap “💰 Rewards”.
* See how many tokens you’ve earned for your vaults (every access by others = +1 token, plus possible admin bonuses).

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### ⚠️ Important Tips

* Always save your vault key—if lost, you can’t recover your file!
* The DataMind bot never sees or stores your decrypted data or keys—privacy is guaranteed.
* Only share the key with trusted people.


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