Web Companion Setup Guide

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Prerequisites

  • SplitSecure mobile app installed on your iOS device
  • A modern web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge)

What is the Web Companion?

1 Overview

The Web Companion is a browser-based interface for SplitSecure. It works in conjunction with your mobile app to provide a full-screen interface for configuration and resource access.

Key Points:

  • Access it at companion.splitsecure.com
  • Requires pairing with your mobile app (covered in the next guide)
  • Used for configuration and resource access
  • All cryptographic operations still happen on your mobile device

When You Need the Web Companion

1 Initiating Proposals

Use the Web Companion to initiate operations that require team approval:

Task Description
Create Teams Set up new teams with founding members
Invite Members Add new members to existing teams
Revoke Members Remove access from team members
Create Identity Providers Set up SAML2 IdPs for SSO
Configure Accounts Set up service provider accounts (AWS, GCP, etc.)

2 Other Tasks

The Web Companion is also required for:

Task Description
Access Protected Resources Use credentials from configured accounts (AWS, GCP, etc.)
View Audit Logs Review team activity and proposals

When You Don't Need It

1 Mobile-Only Operations

You can do the following with just the mobile app:

  • Vote on proposals — Approve or reject any operation, including authentication requests
  • Join teams — Scan QR codes to join team formation or invitations
  • View notifications — See pending requests and updates

Accessing the Web Companion

1 Open in Your Browser

  1. Open your web browser
  2. Navigate to companion.splitsecure.com

2 First-Time Setup

If this is your first time using the Web Companion:

  1. You’ll be directed to the pairing page
  2. A QR code will be displayed on screen
  3. You’ll need to scan this with your mobile app to establish trust

Continue to the Device Pairing guide for step-by-step instructions.

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