Browser flow

1. Choose the exact file in your browser or paste its SHA-256 hash.
2. The browser computes the hash locally when you use the file chooser.
3. The resulting hash is written to the registry when you record the file.
4. You can later attach publication evidence to that same recorded hash.
5. You can verify the record later with the same file or the same SHA-256 hash.

What gets recorded

The registry records the exact SHA-256 hash of the file and timing information about when the declaration was written. When you add publication evidence, the registry records that a public reference was attached to a file that was already recorded.

What stays private

Private dashboard labels are not written to the registry. They exist only in your account dashboard so you can organize records more easily.