Just Drag, Drop & Lock... Let's Start Encrypting!

A quick guide to GhostVolt Start

When it comes to file encryption, GhostVolt Start is about as simple as it gets. Just Drag, Drop and Lock. It really is that simple. Don’t be fooled though, GhostVolt Start uses the very best security tools when it comes to locking your files, we’re taking about the same encryption methods used by law enforcement, banks, large enterprises and probably the military.

So, Lets quickly cover the basics of GhostVolt Start...

How does it work?


Drag and drop icon.

Add your Stuff

Just drag and drop or browse to your files and folders


Lock files icon.

Start locking

Select your files in the list and press the Lock button


Enter password icon.

Enter a password

GhostVolt Start assists with password strength as you type


Locked files success icon.

Hit 'Lock Files'

That's it! Your files are now secured in their original location


What does it look like?

The GhostVolt Start window.

GhostVolt Start is very simple. It shows the list of files you have imported, select the ones you want to Lock or Unlock and use the buttons on the left.

The toolbar at the top just helps make importing, deleting and selecting your files easier.



Add files button.

Add files

Opens a Browse window so you can add files directly using Windows Explorer.

Add Folder contents button.

Add folder contents

Add the contents of folders directly using Window Explorer. (All files from all sub-folders will be added to your project).

Remove files button.

Remove files

Removes the selected files from your project. File are not deleted from your computer.


Select all button.

Select all

Selects all files in your project.

Select none button.

Select none

De-selects all selected files in your project.

Open file location button.

Open file location

Opens Windows Explorer to the location of the selected file.