Keywords: end to end encryption, Data encryption
Introduction
We all know how important it is to keep our data safe. In the last few years, there has been a lot of focus on data safety and end-to-end encryption. If you're an Android user, you'll be happy to know that there are ways to encrypt your files, including those stored on cloud services like Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive. Here's how you can enable end-to-end encryption on your files on Google Drive or OneDrive.
In the last few years, there has been a lot of focus on data safety and end-to-end encryption.
In the last few years, there has been a lot of focus on data safety and end-to-end encryption.
It's no secret that data isn't safe. It can be stolen, hacked, leaked and accessed by the wrong people. End to end encryption is a way of protecting your data when you share it with someone else who doesn't have access to your device or network.
If you're an Android user, you'll be happy to know that there are ways to encrypt your files, including those stored on cloud services like Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive.
If you're an Android user, you'll be happy to know that there are ways to encrypt your files, including those stored on cloud services like Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive.
Here are the steps required for end-to-end encryption:
Install a file manager app from the Play Store such as ES File Explorer or Solid Explorer (we used ES File Explorer). These apps allow access to all the folders in your phone's storage system, including those that aren't visible by default.
Open the new file manager app and make sure it has root permissions enabled (this will vary depending on which app you choose). If it doesn't have root access yet then follow these steps: Go to Settings > Security & Location > Unknown Sources > check Unknown Sources box at top of screen > OK button at bottom of screen; then restart device so changes take effect. This will allow us to install apps from places other than Google Play Store!
Here's how you can enable end-to-end encryption on your files on Google Drive and OneDrive.
If you already have a Google Drive or OneDrive account, it's as simple as installing the app and logging in. Once you do so, Cryptomator will automatically start syncing your files with the cloud.
If you don’t already have a Google Drive or OneDrive account, but would like to use Cryptomator for your file storage needs regardless of whether or not you have an existing account on either service (or any other online file storage service), then we recommend that you create a new one using an alternative email address (so long as it isn't associated with other services). To do this:
Visit https://www.google.com/drive/signup/.
Click Skip if don't want ads while using Google Drive and enter basic information about yourself including first name, last name, email address and password—the same stuff you'd usually enter when creating a new account on any other platform like Facebook or Twitter—then click Sign Up For Free!.
How to enable end-to-end encryption on Google Drive?
Install Cryptomator.
Open the app and log in with your Google credentials.
Choose Google Drive from the list of storage options, then select the folder you want to encrypt:
If you just want to encrypt a few files, open them individually in your file browser and right-click on each one before choosing "Encrypt". The encryption is applied only to that specific file; if you copy or move it elsewhere, it will no longer be protected by encryption.
To get started, head over to the Play Store and install Cryptomator.
Install Cryptomator from the Play Store.
Open Cryptomator and enter your Google credentials to begin using it with your Drive account.
Cryptomator is a free app that can be used without any cost, so download and try it out now!
Once installed, open Cryptomator and enter your Google credentials to begin using it.
Once installed, open Cryptomator and enter your Google credentials to begin using it.
Select the folder you want to encrypt.
Select the files you want to encrypt.
Enter a password for encryption.
Select the encryption method (AES-256 or Twofish)
How to enable end-to-end encryption on OneDrive?
To enable end-to-end encryption on OneDrive, you will have to download Cryptomator from the Play Store. Once downloaded, open it and select the 'OneDrive' option from the list of storage options available. This will show you a list of folders present in your OneDrive account where you could save the encrypted files.
Next, go ahead and download Cryptomator from the Play Store .
Now that you have the right tools, it's time to start encrypting your files. First, download pCloud from the Play Store. You can also find Cryptomator in the same place—this app is great because it allows you to encrypt files stored on cloud services such as Google Drive or OneDrive.
To begin using Cryptomator, go ahead and sign in with your Microsoft account. If you don't have one yet (or if this is your first time using Cryptomator), create one now by logging into https://account.live.com/signup and clicking "Create an account." Once signed in, choose which folder(s) from your OneDrive or Google Drive account you'd like to encrypt:
You'll see a list of all the folders inside each service; just tap on any one of them and then choose either "to" or "from." The former will add files from whichever location they're currently stored at; whereas tapping "from" will simply copy them over without moving them into any other folder (which would be useful for keeping things organized). Tap Next when finished selecting which files should be encrypted—and voila! All done!
Once installed, open Cryptomator and select the 'OneDrive' option from the list of storage options available.
Once installed, open Cryptomator and select the 'OneDrive' option from the list of storage options available.
This will show you a list of folders present in your OneDrive account where you could save the encrypted files.
This will show you a list of folders present in your OneDrive account where you could save the encrypted files.
This is a list of folders present in your OneDrive account where you could save the encrypted files.
To encrypt a file, follow these steps:
Select a file or folder and tap on it to open it.
Tap on the three-dot menu button located at the top right corner of your device screen and then select “Encrypt” from the options listed there.
You can encrypt files stored in cloud services
If you're looking to protect your data, encryption is a great way to achieve that. End-to-end encryption means that the data is encrypted on your device and decrypted on the other end, making it harder for hackers to gain access. It's also an option for cloud storage services like Google Drive and OneDrive, but not a default setting—which means you have to turn it on manually.
In this article we'll tell you how to enable end-to-end encryption for both services on Android devices.
Conclusion
And that's how you can encrypt your Google Drive and OneDrive files.
If you're interested in learning more about encryption and how it works, check out our guide on encryption basics.
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