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What is get2Clouds?
get2Clouds is a free app that focuses on securing communications and your data online. It combines
a messenger, large file transfer and cloud sync to keep digital communications and files safe from
interception. You can use get2Clouds on up to five devices at the same time as messages sync Commented [W1]: Your get2Clouds’s account?
seamlessly across all devices. Use get2Clouds to securely send and receive messages, photos, videos
and large files of any format and size, and to secure your data that rests in public clouds or on your
network attached storage (NAS).
Who is it for?
It is a free tool for anyone concerned with protecting their privacy and data online. Commented [W2]: For everyone? Like everybody should be
using it?
On top of that, get2Clouds sends all data via a secure socket layer (https) which is itself encrypted.. Commented [W3]: Protects data in transit by using
Further privacy options include choosing your own cloud encryption password, self-destructing
messages, photos, and videos, see who’s opening your sent files and messages with FaceCheck, and
lock the app with a Master Lock.
You only need a cloud account if you wish to encrypt files and store them in the cloud.
In the iOS and Android application: chose a between Private Cloud and Corporate Cloud. Chose you
cloud provider from the dropdown menu and follow the instructions. Again, it is paramount that you
remember the encryption password as we do not store it. This is no knowledge encryption.
In Android and iOS: go to Cloud Settings via the cogwheel on the top right of the screen. Chose
between Private Cloud or Corporate Cloud tabs and chose the cloud provider from the drop down
menu. Put whatever files you want to sync in the Private Cloud or Corporate Cloud folder and hit
Sync. All files in the folder have now been encrypted and uploaded to your cloud.
How can I send a large file?
Open get2Clouds and go to the File Transfer tab. Choose the cloud service provider of your choice or
use the built in get2Clouds storage option. Choose to send to the receiver via email or get2Clouds.
Fill in the details of your transfer; the name of the receiver, a message to include with the file. Click <
Choose > to select the file you’d like to send. Press Start Upload to send the file.
First up, both you and your intended recipient need to have the get2Clouds app installed. Send a text
or email address, or talk to them in person and ask them to download get2Clouds. If they already use
get2Clouds it’s even easier, just make sure you have their contact stored on your device or on
Windows.
Change your profile name in the Messenger Settings and register a new 555 number so that you
remain totally anonymous. Then, just send whatever files you need to via the File Transfer tab to the
Contact. It is better to send via File Transfer rather than the messenger because the data will not be
compressed.
If you want to use get2Clouds to send and receive appointments and invites, we need access to your
calendar. The event will then be stored in your phone’s calendar so you don’t forget.
If you want to know which of your contacts are also using get2Clouds we need access to your
phone’s contacts to provide that function. We also need this if you want to send messages to
contacts in your phone.
For anonymity, we recommend using a 555 number. You can still give the number to friends and
colleagues who use get2Clouds. When it is stored in their address book they can contact with you.
Because you can use your get2Clouds ID across five devices, you can also register your SIM number
on tablets, and on Windows and receive messages on these devices. To do this, the number must
firstly be registered on your phone. You will need to have your phone at hand as a key-in code will be
sent via text.
On Windows: go to Settings. Under Messenger Settings choose Unregister this number. Then you can
Enter a new number by clicking on the Enter your phone number option will be clickable.
In the You can enter a real phone number or a 555. If you want to use your mobile number you must
first have it registered with get2Clouds on your smartphone.
We understand that you don’t want to give clients the same contact number as friends, or you might
need to create a temporary 555 number just for a project then burn it after, but you still want to
continually use get2Clouds for other projects on a daily basis.
With Secondary Profiles you can do this. You can chose to register two SIM numbers, two 555s or
one of each. The numbers you attach to the profiles are completely up to you. We just want to help
streamline your communications.
The first time you send a message or file to your get2Clouds contact you will be asked which profile
you want to use. This is contact will then be attached to that profile.
You can store both numbers on the Windows application also. Just go to Settings. Under Messenger
Settings choose Secondary Profile. Choose to add your SIM number or a 555 number.
In iOS and Android: click on the message bubble on the home screen or on the bottom of the app.
Click on New Message and choose from your contacts. You can invite contacts who do not have the
app installed via text, or you can see which contacts are already using get2Clouds by clicking on the
get2Clouds icon on the top right of the contact list.
Once you select your contact a chat bubble will be created where you can begin messaging.
If you enter a name in the profile field then the receiver of files and messages you send will see this
name. You should change this if you want to send files and messages totally anonymously.
There are many options within the LivingGroup chats. You can still send individual messages to just
one member of the group or messages to certain members.
What is FaceCheck?
This exclusive function acts as a digital signature and offers yet another layer of security. If you want
to be sure your files are being opened by the intended recipient, choose the FaceCheck option and
the receiver’s device will take a selfie of them before the file is opened. To do this in the File Transfer
tab, tick the ‘request FaceCheck’ box. To do it in the Messenger tab, click the three dots on the right
of the chat bubble and select FaceCheck and type your message as normal.
To set up, click on the cogwheel at the top right of the home screen. Click on Master Lock from the
dashboard. Key in your desired six character pin, and that’s it. Now the app is protected.
Notifications problems?
Go to your phone’s Settings > Notifications and Sounds, and make sure notifications are ON for
get2Cloulds and Importance is set to the highest option.
Deleting get2Clouds
Deleting get2Clouds is easy. You just have uninstall the app. We recommend unregistering your
get2Clouds number/s first.