pCloud Encryption
Unbreakable File Security.
Overview
pCloud Encryption is an optional, paid add-on for the pCloud cloud storage service. It provides client-side, zero-knowledge encryption for user files. Users create a secure 'Crypto Folder', and any files placed inside are encrypted on the user's device before being uploaded to pCloud's servers. The company has no access to the encryption keys, ensuring complete privacy.
✨ Key Features
- Client-side encryption
- Zero-knowledge privacy
- AES-256 file encryption
- Easy to use 'Crypto Folder'
- Integrated with pCloud cloud storage
- Multi-platform accessibility
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Offered as an add-on to a feature-rich cloud storage service
- Swiss company with strong privacy laws
- Lifetime plan options for both storage and encryption
- Very simple user experience with the Crypto Folder concept
Unique Value: Provides an unbreakable, user-controlled layer of security on top of a flexible and affordable cloud storage solution, making zero-knowledge privacy accessible to a wide audience.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Secure cloud storage for privacy-conscious individuals
- Protecting sensitive client files for freelancers and small businesses
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Full disk encryption
- Secure real-time collaboration
- Enterprise key management
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike services that are encryption-only by default, pCloud allows users to choose what to encrypt, providing flexibility to store non-sensitive files in regular folders and highly sensitive ones in the Crypto Folder, all within one service.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: This is a paid add-on to a pCloud storage plan.
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