4. What makes pCloud Pass secure?
Privacy by design
pCloud Pass was designed to be private and secure. With our zero-knowledge privacy approach, the data you save gets encrypted on your device and only you can decrypt it with your Master Password. We do not have access to the data you save, and we do not use, share or sell it to anyone.
Encryption
pCloud Pass uses client-side encryption to ensure your data is protected from all kinds of attacks. This means that everything you save gets encrypted on your device before it’s uploaded to the pCloud servers. The service uses AES and elliptic curves (specifically elliptic curve secp256r1) for encryption. Your Master Password is secured with 256-bit AES encryption. It is used along with PBKDF2 (Password-Based Key Derivation Function 2) to generate a private key, which is encrypted using AES ECB (16-bit). All the items you save in pCloud Pass are secured using AES CTR encryption and HMACSHA256 keyed hash algorithm.
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FAQs
With our zero-knowledge privacy approach, the data you save gets encrypted on your device and only you can decrypt it with your Master Password. We do not have access to the data you save, and we do not use, share or sell it to anyone.
Is pCloud really safe? ›
Because pCloud is located in Switzerland and has to adhere to strict privacy laws, the service is extremely trustworthy. It also states that it doesn't sell user data to third parties, making it a better option for those concerned about their privacy. Is pCloud Better Than Google Drive? For security and privacy, yes.
How does pCloud encryption work? ›
pCloud's security application encrypts data on user's computer, and uploads only the encrypted version to the servers. Files never leave user's device, so there is no way that anyone receives sensitive information in a plain version.
Does pCloud look at my files? ›
pCloud as a service provider, is unable to decrypt any hosted data, consequently has zero-knowledge about your files. Even if any authorities require access to your data in the cloud, we have no way to give them such, because it is not accessible by us.
Is pCloud safer than Google Drive? ›
Google Drive uses TLS in transit and 128-bit AES at rest. pCloud uses 256-bit AES at rest and& like Google Drive& TLS in transit. Clearly& your data is more secure with pCloud than it is with Google Drive.
Who is behind pCloud? ›
pCloud helps you store, share and access all your files using one simple and highly secure platform, anytime and anywhere you go. Tunio Zafer, the CEO of pCloud, shared some information about company's beginnings, services they offer, and what are the most intriguing trends and technologies at modern times.
What happens if pCloud shuts down? ›
If pCloud ceases operation, your account will be terminated and pCloud will no longer provide the Site or Services.
How long will pCloud last? ›
pCloud combines the act of buying a physical device with the security of online storage. You buy it once, you keep it for a lifetime.
What's better than pCloud? ›
Icedrive puts user privacy first and is one of the most secure cloud storage services. OneDrive and Dropbox offer feature-rich cloud storage options and position themselves as good pCloud alternatives. Both have strong native apps and plenty of third-party integrations.
What are the restrictions on pCloud? ›
Basic accounts can share folders with up to 25,000 subfolders or 150,000 files. Premium/Business accounts can share folders with up to 50,000 subfolders or 300,000 files.
File requests - collect files from other people directly to your pCloud account. Your recipients will be able to upload files without getting access to any of your files. Everything will be organized in one place for your convenience.
Where does pCloud store data? ›
When signing up for an account, you can choose to store your data either in the United States or the European Union. The option is available in the registration form.
Is pCloud really secure? ›
pCloud is the secure place in the cloud to store, sync and share files. The files you store in pCloud are secured with 256-bit AES encryption during and after transfer. To further guarantee your files' safety, pCloud uses TLS/SSL protocol, applied when information is transferred from your device to the pCloud servers.
How do I get rid of pCloud? ›
Method 3: Uninstall pCloud Drive with its uninstaller.exe.
- Go to the installation folder of pCloud Drive. Most of the times it is located in C:\Programs files or C:\Program files(x86)
- Double click the file to start the uninstallation process.
Is your data encrypted when stored in the cloud? You will have to read the terms of service to find this out, but often your data will be stored on the cloud server with no encryption, this means that anyone that has (or can get) high level access to that server will be able to read your files.
Is one pass secure? ›
Your account is secured with two powerful layers of protection: a password – which we never store and only you know – and a 128-bit encrypted Secret Key.
