Encryption

Encryption


Does WebDrive Support Encryption?

Question

Does WebDrive support encryption for connections and transfers?

Answer

Yes. WebDrive supports TLS 1.3, TLS 1.2, TLS 1.1, and TLS 1.0 for FTPS and HTTPS connections (as well as various cloud services). SFTP (SSH/Secure Shell) protocol is also supported.

Steps

  1. When configuring the server and connections in WebDrive, ensure selection of secured, encrypted protocols. Avoid plain FTP connections.

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