Getting StartedEstablishing Your Vault
To begin securing your data, you must first configure your local environment. Follow the steps below to establish your vault and generate your recovery keys.
Step 1: The Google Handshake
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Select "Sign in with Google" within the app to open the authorisation screen in your browser.
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Crucial: You must manually tick the "Select all" box presented by Google. This grants CloudChute the specific permission required to create and manage your secure vault. If this remains unchecked, the handshake will fail and the app cannot communicate with your Google Drive.
Step 2: Defining Your Privacy Level
Before initiating your first backup, you must determine how your data is stored. While standard storage is efficient, End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) is recommended for total privacy. This is configured within the "Settings" tab.
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Navigate to the Storage section and toggle End-to-End Encryption to "On".
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Review the security confirmation and select "Next" to proceed.
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Select "Create Master Password" to begin the key generation process.
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Define a robust master password and select "Next".
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CloudChute will generate your 24-word Recovery Phrase. Select "Copy to Clipboard" and save it locally for now. You must eventually record this phrase physically and store it in a secure location.
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Once your phrase is safely recorded, enable the toggle: "I have saved this phrase securely."
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Select "Enable Encryption" to finalise the setup.
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The Result: CloudChute will now utilise AES-256 hardware-accelerated encryption to secure your files locally before they ever reach Google Drive.
Step 3: Curating Your Vault
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CloudChute operates as a one-way vault, ensuring it only replicates the data you explicitly nominate. Begin by navigating to the "Backup" tab within the app.
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Select "Add" to choose the specific directories you wish to secure—such as your Documents or Work folders.
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Select "Backup All" to initiate the encryption (if enabled) and upload sequence.
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For effortless protection, use the "Scheduler" tab to define an automated routine, ensuring your vault remains current without manual intervention.
Why "One-Way"?
Unlike standard cloud sync tools that mirror every change (including accidental deletions or malware), CloudChute's one-way architecture acts as a true archive. Your local files are encrypted and sent to the vault, but the vault never alters your local data. It is a one-way street to safety.
Check List
Google Handshake: Permissions granted.- Privacy Level: Encryption enabled & Phrase Key saved.
- Vault Curated: Folders selected and initial backup run.
Your environment is now established.