# Is storage.to encrypted?

[Privacy & security](https://storage.to/help/security) · Updated 2026-10-01 · Applies to All plans

**Short answer**: Yes, with two layers: TLS 1.3 on every connection, and AES-256 for stored files. It isn't end-to-end encryption, so for very sensitive files, encrypt them before uploading.

## How to add end-to-end encryption

Encrypt locally with a tool like `age` or `gpg`, upload the encrypted file, and share the passphrase with your recipient separately.

```
age -p -o report.pdf.age report.pdf
storageto upload report.pdf.age
```

## Related

- [Can storage.to see my files?](https://storage.to/help/can-you-see)
- [How do I password-protect a file?](https://storage.to/help/password-protect)
- [Can a file delete itself after it's downloaded?](https://storage.to/help/burn-after-reading)