# Distributed Storage
## IPFS account key
The following account features a subscribers free of charge, which helps secure users' identity, and file storage for everyone with Synthetic Exchange account. We issue IPFS keys, for everyone, conveniently securing client data via decentralized storage.
## run desktop application
Install cryptoken.exe file on your desktop, launch Synthetic Exchange on the computer, supporting Linux and Windows operating systems. We do not currently support a web-version of Synthetic Exchange, desktop only. Qtum blockchain connection is enabled for each user wallet, hiding in the back-groud, but always running in real time.
**1 install / sign up to synthetic exchange**
Create an account by typing your account email address, user name, first name ititial, lst name initial, and your password. If you have received a referral from a friend, enter their email address and qtum wallet address.
Synthetic Exchange: Account Registration
**2 authenticate your login**
Promptly after sign-up, user will activate their email confirmation CODE and enter the 6 digit numerical code, activating their ID (this must be only done once):
**3 activate ipfs key**
Synthetic Exchange desktop app runs concurrently an online, full IPFS node supporting distributed storage option for all users. The information will never compromised and account data will be fully encrypted via a distributed network. For more information please visit our Privacy Policy. User may create their IPFS key via "**STEP ****1**" of the **KEY access** module per below:
Synthetic Exchange: Storage
**4 portfolio tracking DFA**
Upon creating cryptoken user account, users may add cryptocurrencies of their liking to the watchlist , which is integrated through our iWallet module**. This feature is like Blockfolio,** it will help users manage / track their cryptocurrency holdings of interest. This section is explained below via "**STEP ****2**" of the **KEY access** module:
