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.
- This site's only purpose is to store files for short periods of time. It doesnt include "storing the files securely", or encrypting them.
- 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.