2024-08-09
Google recently introduced significant changes to its app verification system. These changes particularly affect how apps access services like Google Drive. Here, you will find all the details and updates on our progress in resolving the issue.
2023-12-01
Cryptomator Hub 1.3.0 is available and brings major changes to access management that you should know about before upgrading.
2023-09-13
Expert vault settings, Linux tray menu, AArch64 support, improved error dialog, and a refreshed macOS icon. Update now!
2023-08-11
Enhanced admin insights, flexible vault management, streamlined user profiles. Upgrade now for more control.
2023-04-12
We released Cryptomator 1.8.0 for Android last month but we wanted to let you know what changes it brings to you.
2023-02-28
We are happy to announce that managed instances of Cryptomator Hub are now available! And we released Hub 1.1.0 with recovery key support.
2023-02-01
The release of Cryptomator 1.7.0 for Desktop is near, and you should know what changes it brings to you.
2022-12-08
As mentioned in the last blog post, Dropbox has acquired Boxcryptor’s key technology. This means that Boxcryptor’s services will no longer be available to new users and existing users will likely have to migrate when their contracts expire.
2022-11-30
You may have heard that Boxcryptor’s IP technology has been acquired by Dropbox. Congratulations to both companies and we wish them all the best for the future!
2022-11-03
We are happy to announce that Cryptomator Hub, the team and enterprise solution for Cryptomator, is now ready for production use! Huge thanks to our testers that participated in our open beta over the last 3 months for their feedback.
2022-04-04
There have been a lot of changes in the past year. With this roadmap, we want to give you an overview of what has changed in Cryptomator and what you can look forward to in the coming months.
2022-03-25
Cryptomator 1.6.7 for Desktop contains major changes for Windows users: A new installer and an additional driver.
2022-01-11
We always claimed that if there once were a security issue with Cryptomator, we’d be unable to hide it. Now it happened: A user reported an issue in our iOS app that we consider severe.
2021-12-21
We are happy to announce that Cryptomator 2.0 for iOS is now available in the App Store! We’d like to express our gratitude to our over 2,300 TestFlight users for testing the app over the last 6 months.
2021-11-30
Anti-virus software and ad blockers are common tools to increase your data security on your device. To mark today’s Computer Security Day, here are five more tips on how to improve your computer security.
2021-10-11
We’d like to give you some information about an important part of the upcoming 1.6.0 release (ETA end of this month): The new vault format in version 8.
2021-10-11
In this blog post, we’d like to give you some news about the upcoming major update of Cryptomator to version 1.6.0.
2021-07-22
From time to time, we need to adjust our schedule for certain features. We are well aware that the Document Provider is the most-requested feature of the Android app, but despite this fact, we need to temporarily shift our attention to other tasks within this project.
2021-06-30
Finally, the time has come! The brand new iOS app of Cryptomator can now be tried out in a beta version via TestFlight and the project is now, as previously announced, fully open-source!
2021-04-15
Skymatic GmbH, maintainer of the Cryptomator project, signs an open letter on the EU initiative “Fighting child sexual abuse: detection, removal, and reporting of illegal content”.
2021-04-08
Development on Cryptomator 1.5.x is coming to an end and we are now working on the next major version 1.6.x. Read more about it in this roadmap!
2021-03-31
Basically, there are two types of people: Those who back up regularly and those who have never lost data. On the occasion of “World Backup Day”, we want to explain to you why you should think about creating a backup regularly, even if you have been lucky so far.
2020-12-23
We announced it last month and now we are ready… our gift to the community for the holidays: Cryptomator for Android is now fully open-source!
2020-11-20
We recently released Cryptomator 1.5.10 for Windows, macOS, and Linux with many new features and bugfixes. Well, actually the changes were in 1.5.9 but we followed it up with a hotfix release. With the (crazy) year nearing its end, we’d like to give you some insight to our roadmap across all platforms for the upcoming months!
2020-05-07
Use Cryptomator for Android and revoke the app’s internet permissions to make backdoors almost impossible.
2020-04-20
Cryptomator 1.5.0 is now available with a brand-new user interface (incl. dark mode) and an improved vault format.
2020-02-12
Cryptomator 1.5.0 is coming soon with a redesigned UI, improved usability, and performance enhancements. The Android app gains new features and a licensing option, while the iOS app receives minor updates. We’re finalizing features and preparing documentation, with future plans to support Java 14, Flatpak, and new Android functionalities.
2019-07-21
We’re enhancing Cryptomator across platforms. Desktop 1.4.12 adds Linux password storage and custom mount flags; 1.5.0 will bring a UI redesign. On iOS, Files app integration is next. Android 1.4.0 features auto photo upload and third-party app editing, with more updates planned.
2019-01-14
Happy New Year! We’re switching to OpenJDK and OpenJFX for shorter release cycles and easier builds. This may also enable Cryptomator to move to “main” in Debian repos. Upcoming updates will add symlink support, and a complete UI redesign is planned for version 1.5.0.
2018-11-06
Introducing Dokany (Windows) and FUSE (macOS, Linux) support. Vaults can now be mounted via Dokany and FUSE which is now the preferred way over WebDAV. Expect vastly improved integration into the system.
2018-06-18
As you know, we’re providing Cryptomator as a pay-what-you-want software and we want to keep it that way. In the meantime, we’ve grown to a small team working full time on this project. And we all need to pay our bills. Therefore we need your help! If you use Cryptomator in your company or know a company that uses open-source software, please ask if they want to become an official sponsor of Cryptomator. Alternatively, you can support Cryptomator through recurring donations.
2018-01-07
In 2018, Cryptomator will switch to FUSE-based drives for better performance and compatibility, move to Java 9 for faster updates and smaller apps, and use IntelliJ as the build platform. From version 1.4.0, only 64-bit systems will be supported; 1.3.x will stay compatible for 32-bit users.
2017-10-17
Cryptomator 1.0 for Android is here! Now fully compatible with desktop and iOS, supporting Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, WebDAV, and local storage. Available for $4.99 on Google Play.
2017-09-13
Our online community has a new home! Join us for technical support and discussions with other users. We aim to build a comprehensive knowledge base to answer questions quickly. We look forward to your participation!
2017-07-01
Cryptomator has been rewritten with a modular core, introducing features like auto-unlock, a new vault format, performance improvements, and enhanced compatibility. We’ve switched to IntelliJ, updated to GPLv3, and dropped 32-bit support. iOS and Android updates include compatibility with vault format 6, bug fixes, and new features like fingerprint support on Android, with more updates on the way.
2017-05-09
Cyberduck 6.0 now supports Cryptomator vaults! Access cloud storage directly without local sync, compatible with vaults from both Cyberduck and Cryptomator.
2016-12-02
Cryptomator 1.2.3 for Windows resolves the system error 53/67 by fixing a missing webclient registry entry. The update also enhances password management, maintains WebDAV server uptime after failed mounts, and adds a debug mode. Next, version 1.3 will integrate CryptoFS, preparing for FUSE/Dokany support in version 1.4.
2016-11-04
We’ve released the first beta of Cryptomator for Android after six months of development! It’s a new, native app with cryptographic code outsourced to CryptoLib. Next up, we’ll fix critical bugs, then add support for Google Drive, OneDrive, and WebDAV, aiming for feature parity with the iOS app.
2016-09-21
Cryptomator 1.2.0 is out for Windows, Mac, and Linux, with optional password saving, faster directory listings, and improved usability. On iOS, it adds compatibility with desktop 1.2.0, new sorting and filtering options, and bug fixes. File size obfuscation was removed to enhance performance. A beta release for Android is coming soon!
2016-08-15
Cryptomator 1.1.4 fixes security vulnerabilities related to Flash file injections and addresses bugs with cloud services, Windows, and Linux. A beta release for the Android app is planned soon, and we’re working on performance improvements with FUSE/Dokany integration and modularizing cryptographic libraries. “Auto Unlock” is a priority for a future release.
2016-06-16
Cryptomator for iOS is now available in the French App Store after gaining French encryption approval. Beyond the U.S. ERN, apps using non-standard cryptography require approval from France’s ANSSI, involving a mailed application in French. The process can take a few months, so be prepared for some translation work and waiting.
2016-05-25
Cryptomator 1.1 is now available for Windows, OS X, Linux, and iOS! This update includes a password strength indicator, sync conflict detection, and several bug fixes. The iOS version adds WebDAV support, background downloads/uploads, improved Google Drive integration, and UI optimizations. An Android app prototype is also in development.