In addition to encrypting files locally (e.g., "local disk (C:)"), you can also encrypt files located within the cloud (e.g., Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.) and network share locations. Adding a cloud storage location helps protect users from possible loss of files in the event the computer is ever lost or becomes inoperable. Users can also use a cloud storage location to share Atakama-encrypted files with other Atakama users and to access their Atakama-encrypted files from another Atakama-enabled computer.
When a user creates an Atakama Secure Folder, they can sync the files saved in the cloud storage location to a local folder on their computer where the files will be encrypted by Atakama. Users have two options to sync:
- The cloud provider's native cloud sync, which requires the user to install the cloud provider's software on their computer, or
- Atakama's CloudSync feature, which does not require the user to install the cloud provider's software on their computer.
Linking to Cloud
To connect a created or joined Secure Folder to the cloud. |
1. | Open the Control Center either by double-clicking the Atakama shortcut on a desktop or clicking the "^" button in the system tray menu, then right-clicking on the Atakama icon and clicking on Control Center. |
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2. | Open the "Secure Folders" tab. |
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3. | Click "Configure" for the Secure Folder being synced. |
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4. | Click "Link to Cloud". |
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5. | Select the available cloud provider and click "Next". |
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6. | Click "Log in to Cloud Provider Name". |
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7. | Log in to the selected cloud provider. |
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8. | Move the Atakama "Secure Folder" window to the foreground if it hasn't been moved automatically. |
9. | OneDrive cloud provider only: Select a namespace and click "Continue". |
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10. | Select an existing folder in the cloud or create a new one. To create a new folder: OneDrive: Click "Add" with a folder icon and rename it if needed. Select a new folder by clicking on it. | ![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/43237737415/original/psT6nQpeaWTiIuVDnlr1_72ht7SLSjbglg.png?1626381916)
| Google Drive: A new folder named Atakama is selected by default, but you can rename it. Select a new folder by clicking on it. | ![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/43237737411/original/FnCNoPWN-U-Dwvp57fvl6bl9HY9iNxd6jg.png?1626381916)
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If the cloud location is being shared with other Atakama users. | | The user who is sharing: Selected folder in the cloud must not be used by other Atakama users (cannot contain any Atakama-encrypted files. The folder should be empty or contain regular unencrypted files). | | The user who is being shared with: Must not create a new folder in the cloud. Selected folder in the cloud must be used by other Atakama users (should contain a folder named atakamashare.db and a file named .atakama.dir.kama. | |
11. | Click "Continue". |
12. | Click "Done". |
13. | Click "Close".
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14. | The specific Secure Folder should now show it has been linked to the cloud provider. (The user who is sharing) |
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Supported cloud providers: