Guides & Tutorials

In-depth technical articles covering advanced topics, best practices, and specialized use cases

Desktop App & Cleanup

Get started visually and reclaim wasted storage

Getting Started with the Desktop App

Launch the local GUI, connect your first cloud with the wizard, scan, browse, and search - no terminal required.

Safely Removing Duplicates

Choose a keep-strategy, then remove duplicates natively with a dry-run preview, or export a cleanup plan for rclone or a shell script.

Search & Metadata

Master powerful search and filtering capabilities

Search Syntax Guide

Complete guide to search operators, patterns, and 20+ practical examples for finding files efficiently.

Metadata Filtering

Filter files by EXIF data, hashes, and provider-specific metadata for precise results.

Saved Queries & Chaining

New

Save the searches you run every week, freeze snapshots with --fixed, and layer filters with query chaining.

AI Query Patterns

New

Write prompts that consistently translate into search filters using a dry-run-first workflow.

AI Troubleshooting

Resolve provider 400 errors, model mismatches, and interpretation failures quickly.

Local AI Setup Guide

New

Install and configure local LLMs for private AI-powered file search. Microsoft Foundry Local, Ollama, and more.

Security & Encryption

Protect your data with encryption options

Security Best Practices

Essential

Secure secret management for automation with environment variables and secret files.

Local Database Encryption

Choose the right encryption mode for your local database with security analysis.

Remote Storage Encryption

Pro

Configure encryption for cloud storage. RClone compatible with AES-256 support.

Password Change Guide

Learn how to change your FileFortress device password securely.

GDPR & Compliance Audit

New

Audit multi-cloud client data for GDPR: inventory, check encryption, and find PII with today's toolkit.

Setup & Configuration

Configure FileFortress for your needs

Multi-Device Setup

Set up FileFortress across multiple devices with synchronized configuration.

File Enrichment Guide

Unlock advanced search with comprehensive metadata from cloud providers.

Local Tools Guide

New

Extract metadata using FFmpeg, ExifTool, and built-in tools on your device.

OAuth Credentials Guide

Essential

Create your own OAuth app for Google Drive and OneDrive with step-by-step instructions.

Automation & Specialized Workflows

Advanced techniques for power users

Automation & Scripting

PowerShell and Bash scripting for automated workflows with scheduling examples.

For Photographers

Organize and search your photo library with EXIF metadata and camera-based queries.

For Video Creators

New

Index, search by duration and resolution, dedupe renders, and archive footage across every cloud.

Troubleshooting

Solve common issues quickly

Troubleshooting Guide

Common issues and solutions for installation, connection, and performance problems.

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