Getting Started

Set up FileFortress CLI in minutes and start managing your cloud files

Prerequisites

What you need before getting started

FileFortress Account

Create a free account to get your unique registration code.

Create Account

CLI Application

Download and install for your operating system.

Registration Code

Get your unique code from the dashboard.

Login First

Setup Overview

Three simple steps to get started

1

Install CLI

Download and install

2

Get Code

Copy from dashboard

3

Run Setup

One command does it all!

Step 1: Install FileFortress CLI

Windows

Download the .msi installer and run with administrator privileges.

macOS

Download the .pkg installer or use Homebrew.

Linux

Download the .deb/.rpm package or universal binary.

Verify Installation

After installation, open a terminal and run:

filefortress --version

This should display the version number if installation was successful.

Step 2: Get Your Registration Code

Login Required

You need to log in to your FileFortress account to get your registration code.

Login to Account

Step 3: Run the Setup Command

New Users: Use This Command!

This is the easiest way to get started. The setup command handles everything in one interactive session.

filefortress setup

What this command does:

Device Initialization

Prompts for your registration code

Security Setup

Configure password and key file (optional)

Cloud Connection

Connect S3, Google Drive, OneDrive, B2, or Local

Initial Scan

Build your search index automatically

Amazon S3

Google Drive

OneDrive

Backblaze B2

Local

Verify Your Setup

Run these commands to verify everything is working:

Check device registration
filefortress device info
List connected remotes
filefortress remotes list
Test search
filefortress search "test"

Setup Complete!

You're now ready to use FileFortress. Start exploring your cloud files!

What's Next?

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