A private alternative to Google Drive, with no account

Updated 2 October 2026

Google Drive is convenient, and for many files it is fine. But it is tied to your Google account — your email, often your phone number, and everything else Google knows about you — and Google can read what you store. If you want a place for private files that is not linked to you, here is how KryVault differs.

The main differences

	Google Drive	KryVault
To start you need	A Google account (email, often a phone number)	Nothing — you get a random key
Files encrypted on your device before upload	No	Yes, AES-256 in your browser
The company can read your files	Yes	No
File names visible to the company	Yes	No — names are encrypted too
Share a file by link	Yes	Yes — the link carries the key; links expire
Free storage	15 GB, shared with Gmail and Photos	100 MB
Forgot your password?	Reset by email or phone	No reset — the key is the only way in
Editing documents online	Yes (Docs, Sheets)	No — storage and private notes only

When KryVault is the better choice

Sensitive documents: Aadhaar, PAN, passport copies, medical reports, legal papers. See how to keep documents safe online.
Files you do not want linked to your identity, or that you do not want a big company scanning.
Sending one file privately with a link that expires — see how to send files anonymously.
Using a shared or office computer without signing in to your Google account on it.

When Google Drive is the better choice

Large photo and video backups — 100 MB free (or 5–20 GB paid) is much smaller.
Working on documents together in real time.
If losing access would be a disaster and you want a password reset. KryVault has no recovery at all, by design.

Many people use both: Google Drive for everyday files, and KryVault for the handful of things that should stay private.

Moving private files across

Download the files from Google Drive to your device.
Create a KryVault vault and save your key in two safe places.
Drag the files into the vault. They are encrypted before upload.
Check they open in KryVault, then delete them from Google Drive — and empty Drive’s bin, or they stay there for 30 days.

Common questions

Is KryVault a full replacement for Google Drive?

Not for everything. It has much less storage and no online document editing. It is built for private files that should not be linked to your identity or readable by the company storing them.

Can I share files like on Google Drive?

Yes. Press Share on any file to get a link that works for 1, 7 or 30 days. The key is inside the link, so we never see it, and the person receiving it does not need an account.

Do I need a Google or email account?

No. KryVault needs no account of any kind. A random key generated in your browser is your whole account.

What happens if I lose my key?

Your files cannot be recovered by anyone, including us. Keep the key in a password manager and a printed copy.

Create a free vault 100 MB free · no email, no phone · takes 30 seconds