How to free up space using NordLocker on Windows

Introduction

The free up space feature operates by transferring your files directly into your Cloud in a secure, end-to-end encrypted cloud storage and only downloading them when needed, ensuring complete privacy and protection.

This guide will explain how to use NordLocker’s Free up space feature on your Windows device in order to save capacity on your hard drive or SSD.

Here's what to do

1. Open the NordLocker application, log in to your NordAccount, and unlock the application.
2. Next, click on the "Open files" button.
3. Alternatively, you can open the NordLocker drive via file explorer.
4. Afterward, right-click on any file or folder and select the "Free up space" button.
5. After that, the file will no longer use your device storage space and will only be in your NordLocker cloud.
   
   Note: If NordLocker is offline, you cannot use the “Free up space” feature. Also, Cloud-only items will not be accessible as well.
    
6. To use any folder or file in the NordLocker Cloud, double-click it, and the device will start downloading it. After a brief moment, the folder or file will be downloaded and synced with the device.
7. As another option, right-click an item or folder and select the “Always keep on this device” button.