System Requirements
Before installing, make sure your computer meets these minimum requirements:
Windows
- Windows 10 or later
- 64-bit processor
- 4 GB RAM minimum
- 500 MB disk space
macOS
- macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later
- Intel or Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3)
- 4 GB RAM minimum
- 500 MB disk space
Linux
- Ubuntu 20.04+, Fedora 34+, or equivalent
- 64-bit processor
- 4 GB RAM minimum
- 500 MB disk space
Note: Local Legacy Vault stores documents and files, so you may need more disk space depending on how many attachments you add. Plan for at least 1-2 GB for typical use.
Installation Steps
Windows Installation
1 Download the Installer
Download LocalLegacyVault-Setup.exe from our download page or from the link in your purchase confirmation email.
2 Run the Installer
Double-click the downloaded file. If Windows SmartScreen appears, click "More info" then "Run anyway". This happens because we're a new publisher—the app is completely safe.
3 Choose Install Location
The default location is C:\Program Files\Local Legacy Vault. You can change this if needed, then click Install.
4 Launch the App
Once installation completes, check "Launch Local Legacy Vault" and click Finish. The app will open and guide you through initial setup.
macOS Installation
1 Download the DMG
Download the macOS installer from our download page (choose the build for your Mac: Apple Silicon or Intel) or from the link in your purchase confirmation email.
2 Open and Install
Double-click the downloaded .dmg file. Drag Local Legacy Vault to your Applications folder. Eject the disk image when done.
3 Launch the App
Open Applications and double-click Local Legacy Vault. If macOS shows "cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer," go to System Settings → Privacy and Security and click Open Anyway for Local Legacy Vault.
Linux Installation
1 Download the AppImage
Download LocalLegacyVault.AppImage from our download page or from the link in your purchase confirmation email.
2 Make it Executable
Open terminal and run: chmod +x LocalLegacyVault.AppImage
3 Run the App
Double-click the AppImage or run ./LocalLegacyVault.AppImage in terminal.
After Installation
Once the app opens for the first time:
- Create your vault password – This is the only password you'll need to remember. Make it strong!
- License activation – If you purchased on the web: the app activates automatically when you return from checkout. If you installed after purchasing, go to our website and click "I already purchased" to sync—no codes or manual steps.
- Start building your vault – Add your first entries and begin organizing your legacy
Important: Your vault password cannot be recovered if forgotten. There's no reset option because we never have access to your data. Write it down and store it somewhere safe—perhaps in a sealed envelope with your will.