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setup - Complete Interactive Setup
Recommended for new users!

This command provides a complete onboarding experience: initializes your device, connects a cloud storage provider, and scans your files - all in one interactive session.

Best for New Users

The setup command is the easiest way to get started with FileFortress. It guides you through every step.

Syntax

filefortress setup [options]

What This Command Does

Device Initialization
Prompts for your registration code and initializes your device with FileFortress
Security Setup
Asks if you want to set up a custom password (recommended) and optionally creates a key file for convenience
Cloud Storage Selection
Lets you choose and connect Amazon S3, Google Drive, OneDrive, or Backblaze B2
Initial File Scan
Automatically scans your connected storage to build the search index
Why use setup instead of individual commands?
  • Streamlined onboarding experience
  • No need to remember multiple commands
  • Ensures proper configuration order
  • Immediate verification that everything works

Examples

Complete interactive setup for new users:
filefortress setup
Starts the interactive setup process. You'll be guided through device initialization, password setup (optional but recommended), cloud storage connection (Amazon S3, Google Drive, OneDrive, or Backblaze B2), and initial scanning. During the interactive session, you can choose whether to set up a custom password and key file.

Next Steps

After running setup, you're ready to start using FileFortress! Try these commands next:

Search Files
Start searching your files with the search command
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Browse Files
Browse your files with the ls command
Learn More
Add More Storage
Connect additional cloud storage with remotes
Learn More