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1. Assign any of the drive letters that appear on the dropdown for your virtual SkyCrypt drive Then press Next Congratulations You have completed the initial setup Copy or move your files to the SkyCrypt drive to store your encrypted data in the corresponding SkyCrypt destination folder Before closing SkyCrypt please backup your SkyCrypt security token your encryption and decryption key by saving the configuration file in a safe place on your computer g your new encryption folder Strongly Recommended Backup your encryption key file that is linked to this SkyCrypt Drive This security token file holds all the required encryption information for encrypting and decrypting your data If this file is lost or corrupted you will not be able to access your data k t Backup Security Token Connect to or Restore an Existing SkyCrypt Drive You can use SkyCrypt to access your encrypted data on more than one computer To access an encrypted folder on a different computer through SkyCrypf click on New Drive to open the SkyCrypt setup wizard Next pick the option Connect to or restore an existing SkyCrypt Drive New Dnive Wizard Welcome to SkyCrypt Thank you for choosing SkyCrypt to secure your private files If this is your first time SkyCrypt please choose to create a new encrypted drive If you have used SkyCrypt previously or have setup a drive from another computer and would like to connect to it2. please choose to restore connect to that existing drive r Create a New SkyCrypt drive r Connect to or restore an existing SkyCrypt drive STEP 1 Select the location of the encrypted folder Click on Browse and highlight the already existing encrypted folder Then click Next Please select a destination Use security token located in folder Import a security token backup file STEP 2 To access data in the already existing encryption folder you must type In the password that was originally used to encrypt the files After you correctly type in the password you can check Remember password if you do not want fo re type the password every time SkyCrypt Drive Password eeeeeeeesanene V Remember Password STEP 3 Choose one of the available drive letters to establish the virtual drive through which you will encrypt and decrypt your files Choose SkyCrypt Drive Letter and Name Drive Letter Drive Label 2 SkyCrypt W Enable Auto Mount OK Cancel Congratulations You can now access your encrypted data on another computer Simply repeat these instructions to access your already encrypted data on other computers Using SkyCrypt The SkyCrypt drive is functionally the key through which you can encrypt and decrypt all of your data Your SkyCrypt drive can be implemented as either a hard drive or a network drive Open My Computer by clicking on the Windows start ribbon to see if your virtual S
3. Crypt drive to require a password highlight the drive on your SkyCrypt screen and click Edit Drive on the toolbar DataLocker SkyCrypt ws X Edit Drive Unmount Drive Delete Drive SkyCrypt Encrypted L Edit settings for an existing drive Remaini Refresh drive list Folder Location Mounted Auto Mount Require Password FileNames C WUsers admin SkyCrypt Encrypted No Yes Yes eS Y SkyCryptBitcasa oyes ee ee eee Ox SkyCrypt Google C Wsersiadmin Google Drive SkyCrypt Yes Yes No Encrypted Ew skyCrypt I SkyCrypt SHARED No Yes o Encrypted v SkyCrypt Dropbox C Users admin Dropbox SkyCrypt No Yes o Encrypted Minimize to tay SKYCRYPT Uncheck the Remember Password box Your drive will now require a password and reset to the password that you most recently inputted If you would like to change your password click on the Change Password box and fill in the fields below Edit SkyCrypt Drive Drive Information Auto Mount Options Folder Location Enable Auto Mount I SkyCrypt Delay Drive Auto Mount Drive Volume Name SkyCrypt Bitcasa File Name Options Enable Long File Names Password Info ti asswor rmation hle Fie iia Change Password Password Strength _ Add File Name Extension sky Current Password Enable Case Insensitive File Names New Password Confirm Password Remember Password After you have changed the password settings click OK Now you will be prom
4. E ESKYCRYPT User MANUAL v 1 0 0 95 Windows Client On 14 16 17 22 Contents At a Glance Troubleshoot About SkyCrypt 23 FAQ About this manual 23 Contact support team Getting Started Download and install Quick Start SkyCrypt license Basics Creating a new drive Connect to or restore existing SkyCrypt drives Using SkyCrypt Password settings Advanced 2 factor authentication Sharing encrypted files Miscellaneous Ata Glance ABOUT SKYCRYPT What It Is SkyCrypt is a file based encryption program designed to secure your data before It is stored in the cloud Maximum Control amp Security Using military grade FIPS 140 2 validated 256 bit AES encryption SkyCrypt protects your data with top of the line technology Moreover since SkyCrypt encrypts files on your desktop the information you place in cloud storage is safe from falling into the wrong hands even when e your cloud service provider is hacked at the root level or e your personal login to your cloud storage account is compromised SkyCrypt ensures that YOU control access to YOUR data Easy to Use The DataLocker team designed SkyCrypt with intuitiveness in mind SkyCrypt is one of the most user friendly cloud storage encryption tools available today Simply drag and drop your files info a SkyCrypt drive to seamlessly encrypt and decrypt your data in real time No Hassle SkyCrypt encrypts files individually eliminating the task of res
5. STEP 3 Enter the authentication code that appears on Google Authenticator to the verification field 2 Then hit OK to save your settings 10 49 AM 97 E J 3 Verify that the pairing was successful by entering a Authenticator passcode below 700452 os 2 2 Google authentication codes expire in 30 seconds Your code will turn red when fewer than 5 seconds remain Right click Minimize the tray and then Exit SkyCrypt When you reopen SkyCrypt it will now require your Google Authentication key 11 34 AM 90 M a DataLocker SkyCrypt 2 Factor Authentication s p A u t h e nt IC at or L The SkyCrypt application has been locked please enter the correct password to proceed Google Authenticator Key SkyCrypt 1 Q 2 6 D Q 183628 SKYCRYPT Open Google Authenticator and type in the code that appears under your SkyCrypt account to log in to SkyCrypt Sharing Encrypted Files Sending an Encrypted File To send a SkyCrypt encrypted file to another SkyCrypt user share the encrypted file folder as you normally would using your cloud service provider To ensure that the recipient will be able to access and decrypt your shared document s you must also send e the security token look for an XML file and e your virtual drive password Otherwise the recipient will not be able to view your encrypted file s Receiving and Decrypting a Shared Encrypted File To decrypt a SkyCrypt encrypted file th
6. at has been shared with you first make sure that the shared file is present in your cloud storage client Then follow these instructions 1 Click on New Drive 2 Select Connect to or restore an existing SkyCrypt drive then hit Next 3 Search for the encrypted file that has been shared with you by clicking the Browse button Please select a destination E lt I Select the shared encrypted file then hit OK 4 If the security token is in your shared file you will receive a message that says Existing security token found Select Use security token located in folder If you saved the security token elsewhere then import it by browsing your files for the key 5 Enter the SkyCrypt drive password that you retrieved from the sender 6 Choose an available drive letter and name the new drive Then hit Next Use your new virtual drive to view the decrypted data Miscellaneous Deleting a Drive Highlight the drive that you want to remove and press the Delete Drive button You will then be asked if you want to permanently delete your files as removing the drive will not delete the encryption folder and its contents Mounting a Drive Un mounting a Drive You need to mount a drive in If you need to reboot a particular SkyCrypt order to access it ON your drive after changing Its settings you can computer Highlight the un Un mount then re mount the drive on mounted virtual drive on your your SkyCrypt application To un m
7. ded layer of security To pair your mobile device click on Settings amp u x New Drive Edit Drive Mount Orive Delete Drive Check the Use Google Authenticator at start up option and click Setup New Key SkyCrypt Security W Require a login password to open SkyCrypt Change Password Clear Password W Use Google Authenticator at start up Setup New Key STEP 1 The Google Authenticator setup instructions will appear To continue you will need to install the Google Authenticator app on your mobile device iPhone iPad iPod Touch Visit the App Store and search for Google Authenticator Android Visit Google Play and search for Google Authenticator BlackBerry Visit www m google com authenticator on your web browser STEP 2 Open the Google Authenticator app on your phone and select Scan Barcode 00000 LTE 10 49 AM van Add Entry Scan Barcode Manual Entry Use your camera to scan the barcode on the setup screen If you are unable to scan the barcode select Manual Entry and enter the appropriate fields on Google Authenticator 2 Scan the barcode below using the Google Authenticator app on your mobile device 10 58 AM eA I Generate new Google Authenticator secret key Manual Entry v Account SkyCrypt Key JZVE2TCMKRNFEOCC es 7 2 Time Based Use the settings below If you are unable to scan the barcode Counter Based Account Key j SkyCrypt ZVEZTCMKRNFEOCC
8. eement select accept the terms of the License Agreement and click Next to continue nN W select components to install 6 Language Files Check uncheck what you tal ok would like to install not oo be Espa ol install Then click Next OPR C Reset All Settings it If you would like to change the destination folder for installing SkyCrypt h the Browse button Otherwise click Install You may start using SkyCrypt right after Mlun DataLocker SkyCrypt installing it onto your computer Reboot is not required Please leave the Automatically check online for updates box checked to receive SkyCrypft updates as soon as they become available Automatically check online for updates Quick Start SETUP Click the New Drive icon on the top left of the SkyCrypt screen A setup wizard that will guide you step by step will appear You will be asked to create a new SkyCrypt drive or connect to an existing one If this is your first time using SkyCrypt select Create a new SkyCrypt drive and then press Next STEP 1 The destination folder is where SkyCrypt will house all of the encrypted files that you store in your new SkyCrypt drive To proceed a Select your desired cloud service provider b Keep the preset path to the SkyCrypt folder or create a new custom path c Keep the preset drive name or type In a new name Memorize or write down the path to you encrypted folder to save yourself time in the future Then c
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10. izing volumes File by file encryption also ensures that your data can be synchronized and or backed up problem free ABOUT THIS MANUAL The purpose of this manual is to provide instructions and guidance on how to utilize SkyCrypt and customize its settings to satisfy your encryption needs Before using this guide verify that your version of SkyCrypt and operating system match the title of this manual see front page 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 Note this manual uses Windows to refer To e Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition e Microsoft Windows 2000 e Microsoft Windows XP e Microsoft Windows Vista e Microsoft Windows 7 e Microsoft Windows 8 Getting Started DOWNLOAD amp INSTALL Open your downloaded file of SkyCrypt to initiate the installation process If you have not downloaded SkyCryptf go to skycrypt com gt scroll fo the bottom of the home page to either Try or Buy Installation lhe Use the droodown menu fo select your preferred language Installer Language Please select a language You may also change your language preferences under settings after you successfully install SkyCrypt Review the license agreement If you accept the terms of the agr
11. kyCrypt drive is contained a synchronized folder or a network drive HOW TO ENCRYPT YOUR DATA Highlight the files folders that you want to encrypt d Users di Windows Create shortcut Delete Rename Properties di Test Encrypted Folder Then copy or move them into your desired SkyCrypt drive a Homegroup View JE Computer Sort by S Windows7_0S C Group by Bitcasa Infinite Drive Refresh ae Customize this folder Eb Sky Crypt Bitcasa SkyCrypt will encrypt the files that you drop into the SkyCrypt drive and upload the now encrypted files fo your cloud storage account a bettas 7 Mame i p Favorites Google Dri di Do not directly copy files to this folder 4 Google Drive Bo J nfkkAi9 MqUpKrQQQXYYocMUyi5oJU i disession gt we SkyCrypt JB Links E My Documents HOW TO DECRYPT YOUR DATA Your files can only be decrypted when SkyCrypt is open on your local machine Simply go to your SkyCrypt drive to view your decrypted data You can open and edit the files and folders on your SkyCrypt drive as you would with any other file on your computer 7 Name jE Computer amp Windows7_OS C amp Bitcasa Infinite Drive E di Test Encrypted Folder E SkyCrypt Google X E SkyCrypt Bitcasa Y Password Settings At any time you can edit whether or not you want to require a password for your SkyCrypt drive If you want your Sky
12. lick Next l You must first install the client application of your cloud service provider to sync it with SkyCrypt STEP 2 Establish your password for your new SkyCrypt drive You password needs to be at least 6 characters WARNING SkyCrypt is zero knowledge software meaning that none of your passwords or personal information are stored This also means that forgetting your password will render your data inaccessible After you create your password we strongly suggest that you either write it down in a sate place or check the Remember Password option STEP 3 SkyCrypt uses a virtual drive system to instantly encrypt and decrypt your data Select any of the drive letters that appear on the dropdown for your virtual SkyCrypt drive Then press Next Congratulations You have completed the initial setup Copy or move your files to the SkyCrypt drive to store your encrypted data in the corresponding SkyCrypt destination folder Before closing SkyCrypt please backup your SkyCrypt security token your encryption and decryption key by saving the configuration file in a safe place on your computer g your encryption folder SkyCrypt License All SkyCrypt users may enjoy the first 30 days of SkyCrypt for free under its 30 day free trial period Once the 30 day trial expires your SkyCrypt drives will operate in read only mode To continue use you must activate the software Activation helps reduce software cou
13. mplish this a Select your desired cloud service provider b Keep the preset path to the SkyCrypt folder or create a new custom path cC Keep the preset drive name or type In a new name Click Next to continue STEP 2 Establish your password for your new SkyCrypt drive You password needs to be at least 6 characters We recommend that you create a strong password including 8 or more characters and multiple numbers and symbols WARNING To ensure the security of your files DataLocker does not store your SkyCrypt passwords This also means that forgetting your password will render your data inaccessible Current Password 8888bbtheeee After you create your password we strongly suggest that you either write it down in a safe place or check the Remember Password option STEP 3 SkyCrypt uses a virtual drive system to both encrypt and decrypt your data When you drop files into the SkyCrypt drive SkyCrypt will encrypt those files and then store them in the destination folder that you set in Step 1 You can also view decrypt the encrypted files that are in your destination folder by accessing your virtual SkyCrypt drive Assign this drive letter to your new SkyCrypt Drive ys Advanced Options 7 Enable Auto Mount This drive is automatically mounted and active when SkyCrypt starts up Enable File Name Encryption File name encryption makes all your file and folder names unreadable outside of SkyCrypt
14. nterfeiting ensuring that customers receive the software quality that they expect Activation means that a specific product key becomes associated with the hardware it is installed on Your SkyCrypt activation key can only be used one time and cannot be used to activate SkyCrypt on other computers To retrieve your SkyCrypt activation key click on the link below Buy SkyCrypt Online Add SkyCrypt to your shopping cart and checkout Once you have paid for the product you will receive your activation code via e mail 1 Copy your activation key 2 Open the SkyCrypt application 3 Click on the Activate button located on the toolbar LA u x New Drive Edit Drive Mount Drive Delete Drive 4 Enter your product key 5 Click Next to activate your perpetual license of SkyCrypt and resume using its features BASICS Create a New Drive SkyCrypt can be used to protect your files on any cloud storage provider that can be integrated with Windows If you use multiple cloud service providers and would like to sync SkyCrypt to each of your cloud storage accounts you will need to create a SkyCrypt drive for each Client If you do not have a cloud storage client or application for your cloud storage provider downloaded on your computer SkyCrypt will not automatically sync and upload your encrypted files to your cloud account If you do not already have a cloud storage client installed click on the link s of your cloud storage pr
15. ount SkyCrypt app and then hit the drive highlight the mounted virtual Mount Drive drive and then hit Unmount Drive Note you can only mount one You can also un mount a drive to free up drive with the same assigned memory on your computer or free up a drive letter at a time drive letter Default Drive Settings To change the default settings for your virtual drive select the SkyCrypt drive and click Edit Drive e Enable Auto Mount This feature will automatically mount your drive when you log in to SkyCrypt e Enable Long File Names This feature supports paths that are longer than 260 Auto Mount Options W Enable Auto Mount Delay Drive Auto Mount Seconds File Name Options W Enable Long File Names Enable File Name Encryption Add File Name Extension sky Enable Case Insensitive File Names e Enable File Name Encryption This feature will encrypt the names of all of your files and folders Unchecking this feature will reveal the names of your files and folders although its contents will remain encrypted Troubleshoot Frequently Asked Questions Because SkyCrypt is still relatively new there are no FAQ s at this time Please contact the DataLocker SkyCrypt support team for technical helo We will begin adding FAQ s once we receive enough questions about a specific issue Thank you for understanding Contact the Support Team If you have any unresolved issues with our software after referr
16. ovider below You will be taken to their download page OA w OC a Bitcasa Box com Dropbox Google Drive SkyDrive Once you have your desired cloud storage client s installed onto your computer you can add a virtual SkyCrypt drive that will encrypt your files and sync them automatically with your cloud storage provider To get started click the New Drive icon on the top left of the toolbar Mounted Auto Mount Require Password FileNames a SKYCRYPT Minimize to tray You will be prompted to either create a new SkyCrypt drive or connect to an existing one If this is your first time using SkyCrypt please select Create a new SkyCrypt drive and then press Next New Drive Wizard Welcome to SkyCrypt Thank you for choosing SkyCrypt to secure your private files If this is your first time using SkyCrypt please choose to create anew encrypted drive If you have used SkyCrypt previously or have setup a drive from another computer and would like to connect to it please choose to restore connect to that existing drive Sh O ws Connect to or restore an existing SkyCrypt drive Back STEP 1 You will Then be asked to choose a destination folder for your new SkyCrypt drive Choose a destination for your new SkyCrypt Drive a Bitcasa hox 2 Local Folder The destination folder is where SkyCrypt will house all of the encrypted files that you store in your new SkyCrypt drive To acco
17. pted to enter a password for the SkyCrypt drive that requires a password To apply this setting you must exit and reopen SkyCrypt or you can un mount and re mount the SkyCrypt drive on the main window Set a Password for SkyCrypt Application You can also require a login password for the SkyCrypt program To accomplish this click on settings on the toolbar DataLocker SkyCrypt w x New Drive Edit Drive Unmount Drive Delete Drive Settings Help SkyCrypt program settings 1 drive lst l ive Volume Name Falder Location Mounted Auto Mount Require Password FileNames SkyCrypt C Users admin SkyCrypt Yes Yes Yes Encrypted SkyCrypt ooogle C Users admin Google Drive SkyCrypt Yes Yes Encrypted SkyCrypt SkyCrypt SHARED Yes Yes fw Encrypted SkyCrypt Dropbox C Users admin Dropbox SkyCrypt Yes Yes 0 Encrypted SkyCrypt Bitcasa SkyCrypt Yes Yes o Encrypted TT t SSKYCRYPT Minimize to tray Check the Require a login password to open SkyCrypt box Then after entering and or changing your password hit OK SkyCrypt Security Require a login password to open SkyCrypt Change Password Clear Password E Use Google Authenticator at start up Setup New Key Ld ro cu I Warning The next time you open SkyCrypt you will be required to enter a login password Lost or forgotten passwords CANNOT be recovered Advanced 2 Factor Authentication Enable 2 factor authentication for an ad
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