diff --git a/app/static/js/vault.js b/app/static/js/vault.js
index 6581a66..561e0cf 100644
--- a/app/static/js/vault.js
+++ b/app/static/js/vault.js
@@ -1931,6 +1931,11 @@ const Vault = (() => {
         '<li class="vault-empty">No items have been shared with you.</li>';
       return;
     }
+    // Auto-switch to "Shared with me" tab when there are pending shares so the
+    // recipient doesn't miss them (the default active tab is "Shared by me").
+    if (shares.some((s) => !s.accepted)) {
+      document.querySelector('.tab-btn[data-tab="shared-in"]')?.click();
+    }
     ul.innerHTML = shares
       .map(
         (s) => {