What is NordLocker?

NordLocker is an easy-to-use file encryption tool. It lets you store and share your data securely. NordLocker secures your files with powerful encryption.

A Locker is NordLockers' encrypted folder. It contains your files and configuration data. No one except you can access the files you put in a Locker unless you give other people access through the Add user access option in the NordLocker application.

NordLocker currently offers a free and a premium version; if you are interested, feel free to check out our pricing page.

This article will cover:

• What is cloud storage?
• NordLocker's encryption
• Getting started with NordLocker

What is Cloud storage?

NordLocker offers a Cloud-based Locker. Files are encrypted on the cloud server - allowing you to access them from any device, anywhere.

Instead of leaving your files accessible to anyone who uses your computer, you can encrypt them and store them in secure Lockers. Only you will be able to access and decrypt them using your unique NordLocker Key.

NordLocker's encryption

Why encrypt files at all? Your computer contains a lot of sensitive data. It could contain photos of passports and IDs, scanned copies of legal documents, medical and tax information, personal notes, pictures, videos, and more. Thanks to public-key cryptography, sharing files with people you've never met is safe because your password is never exposed.

With NordLocker, your files are protected by the world’s most advanced cryptography ciphers: Argon2, AES256, ECC (with XChaCha20, EdDSA, and Poly1305), and others. If you lost your device and someone tried to access it, your files would stay protected by NordLocker's encryption.

Getting started with NordLocker

To start using NordLocker as a new user, follow the steps below:

1. Set up a NordLocker account.
2. Install our Windows app or log in to NordLocker’s Web App:
   
   1. Head to the main page, and click open cloud on the top right side.
      
      
      
      
   2. Unlock your Cloud, if you have not set up a password, you will be prompted to do so.
      
      
      
      
   3. You can now upload files to your Locker.
      
      
      
      

To share your files with others, here is how to use the file-sharing link on NordLocker's Web app.

These are NordLocker's main features and how you can set up the service. If you experience any issues or have additional questions, do not hesitate to submit a request to our customer success team.