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Password-protected file uploads

When uploading a file to blek! File, you may add a password to it, if it has confidential data.

However, be aware that even though the file won't be sent unless the user provides a password, the instance owner will still be able to see the file contents without a password.

Why can't the site encrypt it for me?

There is a number of reasons why that is a stupid idea.

  1. This site's only purpose is to store files for short periods of time. It doesnt include "storing the files securely", or encrypting them.
  2. When the encryption happens server-side, there is a risk that the password could be logged.

How do I encrypt a file, then?

Its dead simple: download a program for encrypting files on your computer and use it to handle all encryption operations.

As for the encryption program, it is recommended to use GnuPG ( Windows Android ). Kleopatra is a cross-platform easy to use GUI for GPG.

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