Documentation
Everything you need to get started with VaultMate and make the most of our platform.
Agent Installation
Learn how to install and configure the Windows agent on your devices.
View InstructionsQuick Start Guide
Create Your Account
Sign up for a free trial at vaultmate.io/signup. No credit card required.
Download the Agent
After logging in, go to Agent Setup to download the Windows agent installer.
Install on Your Devices
Run the installer on each Windows device you want to scan. Enter your Organization Key when prompted.
Configure Scan Locations
In the dashboard, set up which directories should be scanned for sensitive data.
Run Your First Scan
The agent will automatically scan according to your schedule, or you can trigger a manual scan.
Review Reports
View scan results in the dashboard and download PDF/Excel reports for compliance documentation.
Agent Installation
System Requirements
- Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
- Windows Server 2016 or later
- Minimum 100 MB available disk space
- Internet connection for API communication
- Administrator privileges for installation
Installation Steps
- Download the agent from your dashboard (Agent Setup page)
- Right-click the installer and select "Run as Administrator"
- Enter your Organization Key when prompted
- Choose installation directory (default: C:\Program Files\VaultMate)
- The agent will install as a Windows service and start automatically
Configuration
The agent configuration is managed from the VaultMate dashboard. You can configure:
- Directories to scan
- Scan schedule (hourly, daily, weekly)
- File type filters
- Exclusion patterns
API Reference
VaultMate provides a REST API for integrating with your existing tools and workflows. All API endpoints require authentication using your device token.
Base URL
https://api.vaultmate.io/v1
Authentication
Include your device token in the Authorization header:
Authorization: Token your_device_token_here
Available Endpoints
| Method | Endpoint | Description |
|---|---|---|
| POST | /agent/register/ |
Register a new device |
| GET | /agent/config/ |
Get device configuration |
| POST | /agent/scan-results/ |
Submit scan results |
| POST | /agent/upload-report/ |
Upload PDF/Excel reports |
| POST | /agent/heartbeat/ |
Send device heartbeat |
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