File Encryption

AES Crypt (http://www.aescrypt.com) is a file encryption software available on several operating systems that uses the industry standard Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to easily and securely encrypt files. Quik File Share can use it to allow users to encrypt their files. The option is disabled by default. Once "AES Crypt" is installed on your server, follow these steps to enable it inside Quik File Share:

1. Open the file "/path-to-Quik File Sharecustomizables/custom_actions/crypt/app.php" in a text editor.
2. Replace the line that

with

3. Set the path to the "aescript" binary on the line that looks like this:

Once it has been enabled, you might need to empty/clear your browser's cache to see the option inside the Quik File Share user interface. To do that, use the CTRL+SHIFT+DELETE keyboard shortcut in your browser.

The feature has been implemented as a "Custom file actions" and it can be easily customized for any other third-party file encryption programs or algorithms.