Key Features of FileKey
Free and open source
Use passkeys to encrypt and share files
Store your passkey in a password manager or hardware security key
AES-256 encryption (“Military-grade”)
Zero knowledge, only you can access your files
Offline capable
Can be locally installed (progressive web app)
Your data never leaves your device
Fast, ultra-secure encryption and decryption
No accounts, no tracking, no data collection
Requirements
A compatible password manager (iCloud, Google, etc) or a hardware security key that supports FIDO2 and PRF (like the YubiKey 5 and Bio Series)
For hardware security keys, your browser and operating system needs to support WebAuthn and the PRF extension.
Note: for software passkeys you have to make sure your password manager supports PRF. Many don’t, including 1Password and Proton Pass. Apple Passwords, Google Passwords, and Windows Hello do though (as long as you are on Windows 11).
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