Welcome to Online Tool Vault!
This guide will help you get started and make the most of your membership.
Getting Started
- Register & Log In: Create an account and log in to access member features.
- Profile Management: Edit your profile and upload a profile picture.
- Add & Manage Tools: List your tools, upload images, add descriptions, and set their status. Edit or delete your tools anytime.
- Search & Browse: Use the search feature to find tools or browse summaries.
- Account Settings: Delete your account from your profile page if needed. All your data will be removed.
- Support & Policies: Review privacy, terms, and other policies from the footer. Contact support for help.
📱 Using Online Tool Vault on Your Phone
Online Tool Vault is a Progressive Web App (PWA) that works great on mobile devices and can be installed like a native app!
🌐 Accessing on Mobile
- Open your phone's web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.)
- Navigate to:
onlinetoolvault.com - Bookmark the page for easy access later
📲 Installing as an App (Recommended)
For iPhone/iPad (Safari):
- Visit the site in Safari browser
- Tap the Share button (square with arrow pointing up)
- Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen"
- Customize the name if desired, then tap "Add"
- The OTV icon will appear on your home screen!
For Android (Chrome/Edge):
- Visit the site in Chrome or Edge browser
- Tap the browser's menu (three dots)
- Select "Add to Home screen" or "Install app"
- Tap "Add" or "Install" to confirm
- The OTV icon will appear on your home screen!
✨ Benefits of Installing the App
- 🏠 Home Screen Icon: Quick access like any other app
- 📱 Full Screen: Runs without browser toolbar for app-like experience
- ⚡ Faster Loading: Cached files load instantly
- 📷 Camera Access: Easy photo capture for tool images and OCR scanning
- 🔍 OCR Scanning: Use the camera to scan serial numbers automatically
- 📶 Works Offline: Basic features available even without internet
🛠️ Mobile Features
- Touch-Optimized Interface: Designed for finger navigation
- Camera Integration: Take photos directly from the app
- OCR Text Recognition: Scan serial numbers with resizable selection box
- Tool Status Checking: Quickly verify if tools are reported lost/stolen
- Member Dashboard: Full access to your tool inventory
💡 Pro Tip:
Once installed, the app icon will have the OTV logo and the name "Online Tool Vault". Tap it anytime to open your tool management dashboard instantly!