# Manage the attachments of a secret and secret item

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**Who can use this feature?**

* Workspace **Owners**, **Super Admins**, **Admins**, and **Users**
* Secret and secret item **Owners**
* Available in the Cerby web app, browser extension, and mobile app
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You can perform the following management actions on an attachment for a secret and secret item (WiFi, SSH keys, database, server, and custom item) that was already added to a workspace:

* [Download attachment](#download-attachment)
* [Add attachment](#add-attachment)
* [Remove attachment](#remove-attachment)

The following sections describe each action.

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## Download attachment

You can download an attachment using the following Cerby client apps:

* [Cerby web app](#cerby-web-app)
* [Cerby browser extension](#cerby-browser-extension)
* [Cerby mobile app](#cerby-mobile-app)

The following sections describe how to download an attachment in each Cerby client app.

### Cerby web app

To download an attachment using the Cerby web app, you must complete the following steps:

1. Log in to your corresponding [Cerby](https://app.cerby.com/) workspace.
2. Select the **Secrets** option from the left navigation drawer. The **Secrets** page is displayed.
3. Click the **Settings** icon of the corresponding secret card. The secret details page is displayed with the **Settings** tab activated.\
   **NOTE:** If an identity challenge is configured, the **Confirm your identity to continue** dialog box is displayed. To confirm your identity, use one of [Cerby's multi-factor authentication methods](https://help.cerby.com/tips-and-troubleshooting/best-practices/set-up-your-identity-with-cerby-s-mfa-methods).
4. Click the corresponding attachment from the **Attachments** section. The file is downloaded to your computer, and a success message box is displayed.
5. Open the file attachment using the corresponding app.

### Cerby browser extension

To download an attachment using the Cerby browser extension, you must complete the following steps:

1. Open the Cerby browser extension popup.
2. Log in to your corresponding workspace using the Cerby browser extension.
3. Activate the **Secrets** tab. All your saved and shared secrets are displayed.
4. Click the corresponding secret card. The secret details page is displayed with the content of the secret and its attachments.\
   **NOTE:** If an identity challenge is configured, the **Confirm your identity to continue** dialog box is displayed. To confirm your identity, use one of [Cerby's multi-factor authentication methods](https://help.cerby.com/tips-and-troubleshooting/best-practices/set-up-your-identity-with-cerby-s-mfa-methods).
5. Click the corresponding attachment. The secret details page is displayed with the **Settings** tab activated in the Cerby web app.
6. Complete steps 2 and 3 of the instructions to download an attachment from the section [Cerby web app](#cerby-web-app).

### Cerby mobile app

To learn how to download attachments in the Cerby mobile app, read the article [Download the attachments of a secret and secret item in the Cerby mobile app](https://help.cerby.com/cerby-mobile-app/secrets/managing-your-secrets/download-the-attachments-of-a-secret-and-secret-item).

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## Add attachment

To add an attachment to a secret or secret item, you must complete the following steps using the Cerby web app:

1. Log in to your corresponding [Cerby](https://app.cerby.com/) workspace.
2. Select the **Secrets** option from the left navigation drawer. The **Secrets** screen is displayed.
3. Click the **Settings** icon of the corresponding secret card. The secret details page is displayed with the **Settings** tab activated.\
   **NOTE:** If an identity challenge is configured, the **Confirm your identity to continue** dialog box is displayed. To confirm your identity, use one of [Cerby's multi-factor authentication methods](https://help.cerby.com/tips-and-troubleshooting/best-practices/set-up-your-identity-with-cerby-s-mfa-methods).
4. Click the **Add attachment** button located in the **Attachments** section. A file dialog box is displayed.
5. Select the file you want to add as an attachment to the secret. For more information on the size limits and supported file formats, read the [Specifications](https://help.cerby.com/getting-started/concepts/credential-management/secrets#h-4d6ff4fb5e) section.
6. Click the **Open** button. The file dialog box closes, and the file is displayed in the **Attachments** section.
7. Repeat steps 4 to 6 as necessary.

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## Remove attachment

To remove an attachment from a secret or secret item, you must complete the following steps using the Cerby web app:

1. Log in to your corresponding [Cerby](https://app.cerby.com/) workspace.
2. Select the **Secrets** option from the left navigation drawer. The **Secrets** screen is displayed.
3. Click the **Settings** icon of the corresponding secret card. The secret details page is displayed with the **Settings** tab activated.\
   **NOTE:** If an identity challenge is configured, the **Confirm your identity to continue** dialog box is displayed. To confirm your identity, use one of [Cerby's multi-factor authentication methods](https://help.cerby.com/tips-and-troubleshooting/best-practices/set-up-your-identity-with-cerby-s-mfa-methods).
4. Click the **Cancel** icon of the corresponding file attachment located in the **Attachments** section. The **Delete attachment?** dialog box is displayed.
5. Click the **Delete attachment** button. The dialog box closes, and a success message box is displayed.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

Now you are done.


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