NordLocker Review: Secure and Sync Your Data With NordLocker

NordLocker Overview

NordLocker is the latest version of NordVPN’s encryption tool that encrypts your files. NordLocker protects your personal information and makes it impossible for cybercriminals to access it. You can encrypt all your files including your photos using NordLocker. You can do so before you save them to your computer or before you upload them to the cloud. You can use NordLocker to encrypt photos, passport, and other important personal documents.

NordLocker that started as a simple encryption tool, is now one of the top cloud storage devices. When you choose to go for the free NordLocker plan, you will get 3 GB of NordLocker Cloud storage, but with the premium plan, you will get 500 GB of storage.

Robust encryption

NordLocker offers end-to-end data encryption using AES-256, ECC (with XChaCha20, EdDSA, and Poly1305), Argon2, and other encryption algorithms. Your data will be protected and NordLocker’s zero-knowledge architecture will make sure even NordLocker itself cannot see what you encrypt. With a master password, you can encrypt all your files and also access your locker.

Data protection in a secure cloud

Even before you upload your data to the cloud or share it with others, NordLocker will encrypt your data, thereby preventing your data from being hacked or stolen. You can keep your data secure in NordLocker and sync it on any device using your NordVPN account. This way, NordLocker will make it easy for you to access your files from anywhere.

Encrypt your files in the blink of an eye

You can encrypt your files quickly with NordLocker’s easy to use apps for macOS and Windows. These apps are fast and simple to use. You can encrypt your files in just the click of a button by simply dragging and dropping your files to a locker. All kinds of files can easily be encrypted, no matter what the size of your file is, NordLocker will support it.

Secure file sharing

If you wish to share files with another NordLocker member, you can do so securely and confidentially. Password sharing is not required, so you can conveniently share files. All you need to do to share files with your friends is to enter their email address and click Add.

• Strong encryption
• Easy drag and drop file sharing
• No restrictions based on file size or type of file
• Free plan as well as premium plans
• Multiple payment options
• Securely open and edit your files in lockers
• Apps for Windows and Mac
• 30-day money-back guarantee

Here are the steps you need to follow to download and install NordLocker on Windows.

• Visit NordLocker for Windows and click on the Download button to download the app for your PC or laptop that runs on Windows.
• Once it is downloaded, launch the NordLockerSetup.exe installation file.
• On the new window that pops up and asks, “Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?” you will need to click Yes.
• Followed by that, choose the location to install your NordLocker app and then click Next.
• Now, click Install and then Finish to complete the installation.

Encrypt Files on Windows

How to add files to an existing locker?

• Open the NordLocker app and log in
• Click on the + Add files button
• Locate the file you wish to add to the folder and click on it
• Click open to add the file to the folder

How to add a folder to a locker?

• Open the NordLocker app and log in
• Click on Import folder
• Locate the directory where the folder you wish to add to the locker is present
• Click on it and click Open

How to drag files or folders to a locker?

• Open the NordLocker app and log in to your account
• Select folders or files like images on your computer you wish to add to a locker
• You just have to drag those files to the NordLocker application window.

Follow the steps below to download and install NordLocker on Mac.

• Visit NordLocker for Mac and click on Download to download the NordLocker app for your Mac.
• Now, open the Downloads folder on your Mac and double-click the NordLocker.pkg installation file.
• Once you click on it, you will see the installer window.
• You will need to follow the steps and then click on Continue and then Install.
• Now, you have to enter your Mac’s password to continue. Once you enter your password, you can install NordLocker.

Encrypt Files on Mac

How to add files to an existing locker?

• Open the NordLocker app and log in
• Click on + (Add) button
• Find the directory where the folder or file is located and choose the file you wish to add to the locker

How to drag files or folders to a locker?

• Open the NordLocker app and log in
• Select files on your Mac you wish to add to the locker
• To add the files to the locker, you just have to drag them to the Nordlocker app window

How to copy and paste files directly to the NordLocker?

• Copy the file on your Mac you wish to add to the locker
• Paste the file you copied to NordLocker. (You may be asked if you wish to copy or move the file to the locker. If you select Copy, the original file on your Mac will remain decrypted and only a copy of the file will be added to NordLocker. If you choose Move, the original file on your Mac will be encrypted and moved to NordLocker and it will mot be found in the original location.)

The download and installation process is the same for premium and free NordLocker file encryption. To go premium, you have to click on the “Go Premium” button at the top right corner on this page. While the free plan comes with just 3 GB of cloud storage, you will get 500 GB of secure cloud storage when you upgrade to the premium plan.