Your complete guide to securing and unlocking files with AxCrypt.
Encrypting files on desktop
There are 3 ways to encrypt:
Secure button
Drag&Drop
Right-click menu
Encrypting files on mobile (Android/iOS)
Open the AxCrypt app
Tap Secure
Select the file provider (Authorize if required)
Browse and tap on the file(s)
About Cloud Storage:
Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive encryption are supported on iOS and Android.
Local storage file encryption is also available on Android.
Decrypting files on desktop
There are 3 ways to decrypt:
Stop Secure button
App Right- Click Context Menu
Windows Right-Click Menu
Decrypting files on mobile (Android/iOS)
Open the AxCrypt mobile app
Log in with your AxCrypt account
Tap Stop secure.
Select the file provider (Authorize if required)
Browse and tap on the .axx file(s)
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Quick Tips
Files once encrypted will have an extension .axx
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Always use strong, complex passwords and remember not to forget it. AxCrypt is encryption with no backdoors. Without the password your files are lost. Do not forget your password! Always keep proper backups of important files, encrypted or not.
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AxCrypt 2 can decrypt files from AxCrypt 1, but not vice versa.
FAQ
How to decrypt files encrypted with AxCrypt1?
What is Cloud Storage Awareness?
What happens if I forget or change my password?
Why does AxCrypt asks you to sign in?
Why no password is asked while opening the encrypted files or encrypting files?
How to hide the file names when encrypting?
How to open/decrypt the key shared encrypted files?