# Vult

Züs Vult offers a secure, private drive that gives users complete control over your data. With distributed storage, Züs Vult makes your files invisible to unauthorized access, including government agencies. 

Unlike other platforms, Vult fragments your data across multiple locations, safeguarding it from hacks, breaches, and ransomware attacks. Vult integrates proxy re-encryption technology, allowing users to encrypt and share files with friends and family easily.   

### **Key Features of Vult**

* **Secure Data Sharing**:  Vult stands out as the only app that allows you to share encrypted files using a public link. Share sensitive files with friends, family, partners, HR, legal teams, and other trusted parties. Users can send files to specific individuals by using their network ID, ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the data.
* **Distributed Storage Security**: Vult distributes data across multiple servers in different locations. This fragmentation process ensures that no single server contains complete file data, protecting it from hackers and unauthorized access.
* **High-Quality Media Experience:** Allows users to download and view images and videos in their original high-resolution quality. Stores files without compression, preserving the original quality of your digital content.
* **Open Source Transparency**: Fully transparent and open-source, providing confidence in the system's security and reliability.
* **Global Accessibility:** Access your data from anywhere in the world thanks to Vult's decentralized setup. Gives users precise control over data sharing, supporting both security and privacy.

### Getting Started with Vult

#### Step 1: Uploading Files

* **Login to Vult**: Access your private drive by logging into your Vult account.
* **Upload Files**: On the Vult home screen, click "Upload File" to select files for upload. You can also create folders to organize files.
* **File Details**: Once uploaded, you can view the original size of each file in thumbnail view. Click on a file to preview it in full resolution within the Vult UI.

#### Step 2: Viewing File Details

* **Detailed File Transparency**: Navigate to "File Details" to see exactly where your files are stored. Under the "Blobber Details" section, you can view the servers and locations where your data fragments reside, giving you full control and transparency over your data.

### **Security and Privacy**

We distribute data across servers so your data is inherently private. In addition, you can encrypt data and use Züs proxy re-encryption protocol to share your private data with anyone with a simple click.

### **Storage Details and Management**

* **Free Storage**: Every new user receives 2GB of free storage upon signing up.
* **Upgrade Options**: Users can upgrade their storage by clicking the "Upgrade Storage" button located in the bottom-left corner of the app interface.
* **Storage Expiry**: Free storage expires after one year, but users can renew or upgrade their storage at any time to continue service.
* **Supported File Types**: Vult supports a wide range of file formats, including common media files (.mp4, .jpg, .png) and document formats (.doc, .pdf, .xlsx).

### Vult vs Google Drive

Below table highlights the difference between Vult and Google Drive**.** 

| Feature                        | Vult                                                                                | Google Drive                                                             |
| ------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Privacy**                    | Full privacy with end-to-end encryption, no data analysis or ads                    | Google has access to user data, used for targeted ads                    |
| **Security**                   | Decentralized network, proxy re-encryption                                          | Centralized storage, more prone to breaches, lacks end-to-end encryption |
| **Censorship**                 | No content censorship due to decentralized network                                  | Risk of content censorship by Google                                     |
| **Server Control**             | Users can choose specific servers and locations                                     | No control over server or data location                                  |
| **Data Location Transparency** | Detailed information about data storage locations                                   | No detailed information about data storage locations                     |
| **Eco-Friendliness**           | Optimized space and energy usage, lower carbon footprint                            | Higher carbon footprint due to centralized servers                       |
| **File Integrity**             | Original quality of files maintained                                                | Files may be compressed or altered                                       |
| **Server Breach Impact**       | Single server breach impacts only one fragment                                      | Higher risk if a server is compromised                                   |
| **Server Ownership & Control** | Mix of providers, including user-owned servers, public/private/hybrid cloud options | All servers owned and operated by Google, no private cloud option        |
| **End-to-End Encryption**      | Fully encrypted file sharing                                                        | Lacks true end-to-end encryption                                         |

For a more detailed analysis of Züs Vult vs Google Drive, check [this page](https://zus.network/zus-vs-gdrive/).

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