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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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