File Fortress
Prerequisites
What you need before getting started
What you need before getting started
FileFortress Account
Create a free account on this website to get your unique registration code.
CLI Application
Download and install the FileFortress CLI for your operating system.
Registration Code
Get your unique registration code from the dashboard after logging in.
Step-by-Step Setup
Follow these steps to get FileFortress CLI up and running
Follow these steps to get FileFortress CLI up and running
Install CLI
Download and install the application
Get Registration Code
Copy code from dashboard
Initialize Device
Run init command
Add Cloud Storage
Connect your accounts
Step 1: Install FileFortress CLI
Windows
Download the .msi installer and run it with administrator privileges.
macOS
Download the .pkg installer or use Homebrew for installation.
Linux
Download the .deb/.rpm package or use the universal binary.
Step 2: Get Your Registration Code
Login
Sign in to your account
Dashboard
Navigate to dashboard
Copy Code
Copy registration code
Step 3: Initialize Your Device
Once you have your registration code, initialize FileFortress on your device:
Quick Setup (Recommended)
Use system defaults for device name and type:
filefortress init --code YOUR_REGISTRATION_CODE --use-defaults
Custom Setup
Specify custom device name and type:
filefortress init --code YOUR_REGISTRATION_CODE --name "My Work PC" --type desktop
Available device types:
desktop, mobile, server, laptop, tablet
Step 4: Add Cloud Storage Accounts
Connect your cloud storage providers to start managing your files:
filefortress remotes add
This command will guide you through an interactive setup process to connect various cloud storage providers.
Google Drive
Connect your Google Drive account for file access and search.
Dropbox
Integrate with Dropbox for seamless file management.
OneDrive
Connect Microsoft OneDrive for business or personal use.
Verify Your Setup
Run these commands to verify everything is working correctly:
Check device registration:
filefortress device info
Should display your device information and registration status.
List connected remotes:
filefortress remotes list
Should show all your connected cloud storage accounts.
Test search functionality:
filefortress find query --text "test" --limit 5
Should return search results from your connected storage.
Next Steps
Explore Search
Learn how to use the powerful search capabilities to find files across all your storage.
Command Reference
Browse the complete reference of all available CLI commands and their options.
Usage Examples
See real-world examples and common workflows to get the most out of FileFortress.