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Manual - BoxCryptor 1.2


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Table of Contents

1. Scope of Service............................................................................................. 3

1.1 About BoxCryptor ...................................................................................... 3

1.2 New with Version 1.2 ................................................................................ 3

1.3 About this manual ..................................................................................... 4

2. Installation..................................................................................................... 5

2.1 Installing BoxCryptor ................................................................................. 5

2.2 Licensing BoxCryptor ................................................................................. 6

3. Setup and basic functionality ........................................................................ 7

3.1 Setting up the first computer .................................................................... 7

3.2 Setting up further computers .................................................................. 10

3.3 Using BoxCryptor ..................................................................................... 13

3.4 The BoxCryptor Main Window ................................................................ 14

4. Advanced Mode........................................................................................... 16

4.1 New Advanced Settings ........................................................................ 16

4.2 Add Advanced Settings ......................................................................... 18

4.3 Remove ................................................................................................... 19

4.4 Mount ..................................................................................................... 20

4.5 Unmount ................................................................................................. 20

4.6 Settings ................................................................................................... 20

4.7 Multiple Folders ...................................................................................... 21

4.8 Advanced Notification Icon options ......................................................... 21

5. Command line options ................................................................................ 22


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1 Scope of Service1.1 About BoxCryptorBoxCryptor is a cryptographic virtual harddisk that encrypts all data on-the-fly

using the AES-256 standard. Encrypted data is stored in an arbitrary directory

of your choice, e.g. one that is synced to the cloud like your Dropbox folder.

BoxCryptor is easy and transparent to use:

When saving files to the virtual harddisk, BoxCryptor encrypts them on-

the-fly and stores the encrypted files. When reading files, BoxCryptor

decrypts them in real-time so that they are accessible as any other

unencrypted file.

File-by-File encryption:

BoxCryptor works on individual files at a time and not on container files.

That means no need to resize volumes and no problems to synchronize

or backup individual files!

1.2 New with Version 1.2 Support for multiple encrypted folders at once so you can have more

than one encrypted folder (only available in the Unlimited version).

Advanced Mode for modifying advanced options, mounting and

unmounting of volumes, etc.

New wizard to guide you through the creating and opening of encrypted

folders which makes BoxCryptor even easier to use and avoids some

critical problems (e.g. accidentally overwriting the configuration file).

Performance improvements: using the BoxCryptor drive should feel a lot

faster now (especially for folders with lots of files).


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1.3 About this manualThis manual describes the use of BoxCryptor. Unless specified otherwise, the

described functionality always refers to the version of BoxCryptor indicated in

the title.

Mac OS is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Linux is a registered trademark

of Linux Foundation.

The terms "Microsoft" and "Windows" used here are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. For

simplification purposes, this manual refers to the operating systems

Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows 2000,

Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft

Windows7 as Windows.


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2. Installation2.1 Installing BoxCryptor

Run the setup file you have downloaded. An installation wizard guides you

through the installation process.

1. Welcome to BoxCryptorClick on Next to continue installation process

2. License agreementRead the license agreement and click on I Agree if you agree.

3. Choose ComponentsThe BoxCryptor component is needed and automatically checked.

BoxCryptor setup automatically detects if the Dokan library is installed

on your PC. If Dokan is unchecked and you are not sure if you have

installed Dokan yet check the Dokan box. Dokan is needed to let

BoxCryptor be mounted as a virtual drive. Click on Next after you chose

the components to install.

4. Choose install locationHere you can choose the directory you want BoxCryptor to be installed

to. Click Install to start installation.

5. Completing the BoxCryptor setup wizardAfter your installation completed you can choose if you want to run

BoxCryptor right after setup wizard. Click on Finish to complete setup.


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2.2 Licensing BoxCryptor UnlimitedAfter the installation run BoxCryptor. You can see the little BoxCryptor padlock

in your notification icons list. Right click on the icon and choose Show

BoxCryptor to show the BoxCryptor Main Window. If you have already boughta BoxCryptor Unlimited license go to step 5 else start with step 1:

1. Click on Buy Now Online.

2. Your Browser opens and you can choose the Unlimited License you want.

3. Choose one of our payment partners share*it or Fastspring then click

Buy now.

4. Type in your personal information and make sure your email address is

correct. Your license key will be sent to this email.

5. After you have received the email with your BoxCryptor Unlimited

license click in the BoxCryptor Main Window on Enter Serial Number.

After choosing the correct version and typing in your license key yourBoxCryptor license will be activated.


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3. Setup and basic functionalityBoxCryptor for Windows is storage provider independent which means it can

be used with any provider who can be integrated in the Windows file system.So it doesnt matter whether your provider synchronizes one single folder or

more folders or implements a network drive.

3.1 Setting up the first computer

If you are running BoxCryptor the first time a setup wizard appears and will

guide you through the setup process.

1. Welcome to BoxCryptorFirst of all a new encrypted directory has to be created so choose Create

a new encrypted folder.

2. Create a new encrypted folderFirst you have to choose a location where your new encrypted folder

should be stored within your storage providers synced folder or networkdrive.


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If you already have installed Dropbox, BoxCryptor automatically detects

your Dropbox folder. By clicking Yes BoxCryptor chooses your Dropbox

Location.

After choosing the location you can name the new encrypted folder.


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3. Choose the drive letterTo easily access the encrypted data BoxCryptor creates a virtual drive in

which your files are encrypted and decrypted on the fly. Here you can

choose the drive letter of the virtual drive.

4. Create a passwordBoxCryptor secures the encrypted files with a password. Here you can

type in a password which should be at least 6 characters including

numbers and symbols.

It is also possible to let BoxCryptor remember your password so you

dont have to type in the password every time BoxCryptor starts.


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5. CongratulationsNow your new encrypted folder is created. If you want to use BoxCryptor

on your Android or iOS device you can now scan the QR Code to directly

download BoxCryptor for your mobile device.

Important: It is highly recommended to create a backup of the just

created configuration file. Just click on Create a backup of my

configuration file and then choose the location where you want to store

the backup.

3.2 Setting up further computers

After you have set up BoxCryptor on your first computer you can now set upfurther computers to access your encrypted data from them. At the first start

of BoxCryptor the setup wizard will appear and guides you through the setup

process:

1. Welcome to BoxCryptorTo access your encrypted data you have to choose your already existing

BoxCryptor directory so choose Open an encrypted folder.


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2. Open an existing encrypted folderHere you can choose the location of the encrypted folder. Browse to the

already created encrypted folder and click Next.


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3. Choose the drive letterChoose the drive letter BoxCryptor should use to provide the virtual

drive in which your encrypted data is decrypted and encrypted on the fly.

4. Enter PasswordTo access your encrypted data type in the correct password you have

typed in before. You can check Remember this password to let

BoxCryptor remember the password so you dont have to type in the

password every time BoxCryptor starts.


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3.3 Using BoxCryptorAfter setting up BoxCryptor it is very easy to work with encrypted data.

The BoxCryptor driveBoxCryptor provides a virtual hard drive which is essentially to encrypt

and decrypt your data. Go to your start menu and click on Computer. If

your BoxCryptor folder is contained in a synchronized folder the

BoxCryptor drive is implemented as hard drive. If your BoxCryptor folder

is contained in a network drive BoxCryptor is implemented as network

drive. You can also see the drive letter you have chosen in the setup

wizard.

Encrypt data

To encrypt data just save your files and folders in the BoxCryptor drive.

You can also drag and drop files and folders into your BoxCryptor drive.BoxCryptor will automatically encrypt your data on the fly. After the

Encryption your encrypted data will be synced to the storage provider of

your choice.

Decrypt data

Your files are always securely encrypted and are only be decrypted on

your local machine by using BoxCryptor. Only by using the BoxCryptor

drive you can see your decrypted data and work with it like any other

data on your pc.


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3.4 The BoxCryptor Main WindowTo get access to several settings or to change your encrypted folder you can

open the BoxCryptor Main Window. Right click on the little padlock in your

notification icons list and click on Show BoxCryptor.

Enter Serial Number and Buy Now Online

See chapter 2.2 for licensing BoxCryptor.

Mobile Apps

BoxCryptor is also available for Android and iOS devices. To simply

download the right version from your App Store or Market just scan theQR-Code.

Change Password

After you have set up your encrypted folder you can change your

password here.


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Clear Stored Password

If you have chosen to let BoxCryptor remember your password you can

clear your password here. After that you have to type in your password

the next time you want to open the encrypted folder.

Advanced Mode

To get access to advanced options (e.g. multiple folders) you can go to

Advanced Mode (see chapter 4).

Create new

To create a new encrypted folder click here. The setup wizard will open

and guides you through the process. For details you can also see chapter3.1.

Open existing

To open an existing encrypted folder click here. The setup wizard will

open and guides you through the process. For details you can also see

chapter 3.2.

Drive Letter

If you want to change your current drive letter you can do this here.

Check for updates automatically

To let BoxCryptor check for updates every time it starts, check this

option.


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4. Advanced ModeIn Advanced Mode BoxCryptor provides you more options to set up your

encrypted drive. With BoxCryptor Unlimited it is also possible to set up multipleencrypted folders and drives.

4.1 New Advanced Settings

If you run the wizard for a new encrypted folder you will be able to set up

advanced options at the end of the wizard:


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Label for the BoxCryptor drive

Here you can type in the label of the BoxCryptor drive.

Automount this volume when BoxCryptor starts

If checked BoxCryptor automatically mounts the chosen encrypted folder

when it starts.

Enable filename encryption

If checked BoxCryptor also encrypts your file- and folder names.

Otherwise they will be saved in plain text.

Enable key validationBy default, BoxCryptor refuses to mount an encrypted directory if the

password provided is not correct. With this option it is possible to disable

this validation and use BoxCryptor with secondary passwords. Users can

then have separate sets of files in the same encrypted folder. Because

BoxCryptor does not display files whose name did not decrypt properly,

only the files for the given password are shown. If you change your

primary password, the secondary ones will not work until the primary

password is the same as before! By default this option is checked.

Enable recycle bin

If you want to use the recycle bin with your BoxCryptor drive you can

check this option.

Mount as fixed drive

BoxCryptor automatically detects if your encrypted folder is stored on ahard- or network drive and thus creates the virtual drive. To force

BoxCryptor to always mount as hard drive you can check this option.

For experts: Use an alternative configuration file

If you like to store the configuration file outside the encrypted folder you

can check this option and choose the location where to store the

configuration file.

Important: By storing the configuration elsewhere than the root of your

encrypted folder the mobile BoxCryptor apps are no longer supported!


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4.2 Add Advanced Settings

If you run the wizard for an existing encrypted folder you will be able to set up

advanced options at the end of the wizard:


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Label for the BoxCryptor drive:

Here you can type in the label of the BoxCryptor drive.

Automount this volume when BoxCryptor starts

If checked BoxCryptor automatically mounts the chosen encrypted folder

when it starts.

Enable key validation

By default, BoxCryptor refuses to mount an encrypted directory if the

password provided is not correct. With this option it is possible to disable

this validation and use BoxCryptor with secondary passwords. Users can

then have separate sets of files in the same encrypted folder. BecauseBoxCryptor does not display files whose name did not decrypt properly,

only the files for the given password are shown. If you change your

primary password, the secondary ones will not work until the primary

password is the same as before! By default this option is checked.

Enable recycle bin

If you want to use the recycle bin with your BoxCryptor drive you can

check this option.

Mount as fixed drive

BoxCryptor automatically detects if your encrypted folder is stored on a

hard- or network drive and thus creates the virtual drive. To force

BoxCryptor to always mount as hard drive you can check this option.

For experts: Use an alternative configuration fileIf you have stored your configuration file outside the root of your

encrypted folder you can choose the appropriate file here.

4.3 Remove

You can remove encrypted folders from the folder list by clicking here.

Remember that the folders are only deleted from the BoxCryptor folders list

and are still stored in your file system.


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4.4 Mount

To mount a virtual drive choose the right encrypted folder and click Mount.

4.5 Unmount

To unmount a virtual drive choose the right encrypted folder and click

Unmount.

4.6 Settings

Here you can set the automatically update option.


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4.7 Multiple Folders

With BoxCryptor Unlimited it is possible to handle multiple encrypted folders.

Just create New folders or Add existing folders. BoxCryptor can then mount

all folders within the encrypted folders list.

4.8 Advanced Notification Icon options

If BoxCryptor is running in Advanced Mode you can simply unmount a virtual

drive by clicking right on the little BoxCryptor padlock in the notification icons

list and then choose Unmount .


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5. Command line optionsBoxCryptor for Windows offers some command line options for advanced

users. To activate the command line options you have to restart BoxCryptorwith the added command line. Type in startmenu (Windows 7/Vista) or Run

(Windows XP): boxcryptor.exe /commandLine.

If you have set up multiple folders with BoxCryptor Unlimited these command

line options are only available for the first folder.

Command line Description

/anykey Disable key validation


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/config

By default, BoxCryptor uses the .encfs6.xml configuration

file located in the root of an encrypted folder. By using

the this command line switch, you can specify which

configuration file BoxCryptor should use so you canachieve a better seperation of encrypted files and

encryption information.

/debugCreates a BoxCryptor.log file on your desktop with

additional debug information

/label To use this drive label

/mountpoint Mount the source folder at this drive letter

/nonFixed Mount BoxCryptor as a network drive

/password Use this password to mount the encrypted folder

/recyclebin Enables support for a recycle bin in the BoxCryptor drive

/root Mount this source folder

/translate

In translate mode BoxCryptor translates your file and

folder names. So you can see in your BoxCryptor drive the

encrypted and decrypted file and folder names. You may

need this if you want to restore files in your storage

providers web interface.

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