Recommended Cloud Storage

Mainstream cloud storage hands your files to a company that can read them, scan them, and lose them in a breach. End-to-end encryption changes that. Your files are scrambled on your device before they upload so only you hold the keys and the provider stores data it cannot open. That keeps financial records, work documents, and private files yours, even if the servers are breached.

How to choose a cloud storage provider

Plenty of services say they encrypt your files. The question is whether the provider can still read them. Zero-knowledge or end-to-end encryption means the keys stay with you, not them.

Here are some things to look for.

Zero-knowledge encryption. Files are encrypted on your device before they upload, leaving the provider no keys.
Open-source apps. So the encryption can be checked instead of taken on trust.
An independent audit. A third party has reviewed the apps and the encryption.
Native apps, not just a web app. Browser access can weaken end-to-end encryption, while installed apps keep it intact.
A clear recovery plan. With zero-knowledge encryption, a lost password can mean lost files. Check how recovery works before you commit.
Apps for the platforms you use. Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.