Before it syncs
The cloud copies everything
When you upload or sync a folder, you do not get to choose which files go: all of them do. Anything sensitive in that folder is now sitting in a third-party service, often shared more widely than you intended.
FileSentinel scans the folder first, on your machine, and flags the sensitive data inside so you can redact or remove it before it leaves for the cloud.
Pre-upload check
What to find before you sync
| Risk | Example |
|---|---|
| Forgotten exports | Old CSVs full of customer data |
| Scanned IDs | Passport and license copies in Downloads |
| Credentials | Config files with passwords or keys |
| Photo metadata | Images carrying GPS location |
Clean, then sync
Upload only what is safe
Run FileSentinel over a folder before you sync it. Redact or remove the sensitive files, strip photo metadata, then let the cloud have the clean version, with nothing checked off-device.
- Folder pre-scan
- Strip metadata
- Redact & remove
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FAQ
Why scan before uploading to the cloud?
Uploading copies every file in a folder, including sensitive ones you forgot. Scanning first lets you catch and clean them before they leave your machine.
Does it work with Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive?
FileSentinel scans the local folder before it syncs, so it works regardless of which cloud service the folder syncs to.
Is the scan itself private?
Yes. FileSentinel scans entirely on-device with no uploads of its own.
Can it strip photo metadata too?
Yes. It strips EXIF and GPS metadata to a clean copy so synced photos do not carry your location.