Multiple passwords - different cloud services

tld

I migrated from BoxCryptor Classic to 2.0 when I updated to Windows 10. One change that is causing problems is that Boxcryptor mounts all virtual drive services with ONE password. In Boxcryptor Classic I could have different passwords for different services, which is what I require. Are there plans to add this feature in the future? Is there a workaround?

Thank you.

tld

Is there someplace else I should post this to get a response from BoxCryptor?

Robert

Hello,

I'm sorry, but the concepts of "multiple passwords" does not exist in Boxcryptor 2.x anymore. In Boxcryptor 2.x a user has one account with one account (and corresponding keys) to encrypt all files. A main reason for multiple passwords in Boxcryptor Classic was to share access to encrypted files (with the password as a shared secret). Due to the integrated key management in Boxcryptor 2.x it is not necessary anymore to share the password in order to share access to encrypted files - you can simply grant access permissions to any other Boxcryptor user from within the application and Boxcryptor does all the key management to securely share access.

Best regards,
Robert

mikehawkes

Same problem - I only ever mount a drive when working with a client's data. I use different folders with different passwords to avoid any cross-contamination between projects (only ever one mounted at a time) - 2.0 doesn't support this concept at all. The work-around suggested by support is horrific and still doesn't resolve this issue.

I'd never use the same passwords for different service providers - stupid concept and bad security practice. Such a shame as BC Classic does things properly.

You might want to look at Viivo or Chipershed (formally TrueCrypt) - these will allow multiple mount points and separate passwords for each volume. With CipherShed things like BitSync or DropBox will only update the different segments, so no need to sync entire volumes all the time. CipherShed, however, doesn't support multiple machines opening the same volume at the same time nicely - so, close down before opening on another machine.

TomDi

Hi all,

I have a similar question. I also treat folders with different levels of security. Some of them I want to have unlocked all the time for daily use.

But others, with more sensitive data, I would like to unlock separately and on a as needed basis only.

Thanks.

iamyokai

I have a need for different folder passwords, too. The single account-password is inherently simplistic and weak. If my password becomes known for some reason, ALL of my files are exposed. To implement the security that I want, I would be forced to spend more money for multiple accounts; good for Boxcryptor's revenue but bad for my wallet. A quick solution that comes to mind is cumbersome: use something like Veracrypt for different folders within Boxcryptor. Before we go off in a tangent on the merits of such a solution, I did say it's a quick solution without thought to ramifications.