Security and privacy by design.
OpenPrivateDrive is designed for organizations that want to keep their files under their own control. Encrypted uploads, previews, thumbnails, downloads, search, sharing, and API access all follow explicit security rules.
A Multi-Layered Approach
Your Server, Your Rules
Bypass third-party SaaS risks. Files are stored on infrastructure you own, hidden from the public web and protected by our strict authorization layer.
Absolute User Isolation
Every user operates in a private silo. Data leakage is prevented by database-level filtering and service-layer validation that denies access by default.
Military-Grade Encryption
Secure sensitive assets with AES-256-GCM. We never store your passwords, ensuring that even a compromised disk remains unreadable.
Ironclad Permissions
Control exactly who sees what. Our centralized engine verifies every operation — from search results to API calls — against your defined roles.
Controlled External Access
Share and collect files without compromise. One-time links, mandatory passwords, and expiration dates keep your external collaborations safe.
Hardened Deployment
Built for professional use with CSRF protection, secure cookie headers, and a strict Content Security Policy to defend against modern web threats.
Zero-Trust File Handling
Every upload is validated and processed through a quarantine-aware pipeline to neutralize path traversal and malicious activities.
Ephemeral Processing
Sensitive workflows occur in secure, temporary environments. Artifacts are purged instantly after use, leaving no trace on persistent storage.
Security Essentials
Security & Privacy Checklist
Important: Security also depends on correct server configuration, updates, backups, and administrator practices.
Important Disclaimer
No software can guarantee absolute security without correct deployment and maintenance. Server updates, operating system hardening, daily backups, valid HTTPS certificates, restricted firewall rules, and robust administrator practices are essential components of a secure OpenPrivateDrive installation.
OpenPrivateDrive is designed to provide the tools for secure file management, but the ultimate security posture depends on the infrastructure it inhabits.
Technical Audit
As an open-source project, our security model is transparent. We invite security professionals and teams to audit the codebase on GitHub and contribute to the platform's robustness.
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