Online Storage
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The Online Storage is an additional service that allows PowerFolder users to backup and sync their data online. PowerFolder does not require the Online Storage to run, but it brings several advantages using it.
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Advantages of the Online Storage
- Always access files data from anywhere with a simple web browser without PowerFolder client
- Continuous secure remote off-site backup
- Acts as buffer - Computers that sync don't need to be online simultaneous.
- Download your files from the Online Storage with high speed
- Upload your files to the Online Storage from every location via a Web browser
How to buy?
We offer different packages of Online Storage. Packages can be booked online - easy and secure:
New customers: Purchase online at our shop.
Existing customers / trial users: Login and choose "Upgrade Account".
Is the Online Storage secure?
Yes. Data protection is our highest goal. All data is redundantly and encrypted stored in our datacenters. It can can only be accessed via encrypted web access (HTTPS/SSL). All up- or downloads via PowerFolder client are encrypted as well. In addition our security partner McAfee scans our datacenter and all our online services on a daily basis to check for security vulnerability. This ensures, that your data is never exposed to anyone.
Does PowerFolder require the Online Storage?
No. Unlike other solutions PowerFolder does not need any online space to work. The data can be transferred directly between the clients without limitations. Especially as a company you might be not interested to store your data somewhere else, than on your own servers. With PowerFolder you can do so. You can use PowerFolder directly in your closed VPN or LAN (LAN-Only networking mode). Non the less the Online Storage is a secure alternative and allows you remote access (to the files stored on the Online Storage) to your files when you are not at home and your computers are offline.
The Online Storage via PowerFolder client
The fastest and most common way to access your Online Storage data is the PowerFolder Client. You can upload and download complete folders or single files. The client is easy to install and be used on Windows, MAC and Linux.
The Online Storage via webbrowser
If you don't want to install PowerFolder but still access your files from some remote computer, you just need to go to: https://www.powerfolder.com/storage_login.html and login to your Online Storage account. There you can browse your files and download them if you need. Also you can upload single files.
Remove a folder from the Online Storage
To remove a folder from the Online storage please login to your account.Select the Online Storage, select the settings tab, and press the remove button.
Change the settings of the Online Storage
You can change the way the Online Storage behaves by changing its transfer mode. So you can control if it is working as a mirror or a backup of your data. To do so, login to your account, select the folder you want to modify and choose the settings panel.
