Portal Overview
The GolemDrive Portal is the public-facing website where anyone can download shared files, browse creator pages, and use free privacy tools. You can find it at golemdrive.com (or whatever URL your instance uses).
Most of the portal works without an account. You don’t need to sign up or log in to download a file someone shared with you, browse a creator’s page, or encrypt a document with the built-in tools.
What you can do on the portal
Section titled “What you can do on the portal”Download files shared with you
Section titled “Download files shared with you”When someone sends you a GolemDrive link, you open it in the portal and download the file. That’s it. No account, no software to install. The file is decrypted safely in your browser and saved to your device. See the Download Guide for full step-by-step instructions.
Browse creator pages
Section titled “Browse creator pages”Every GolemDrive creator has a public page where they showcase their files. You can visit any creator’s page, scroll through their uploads, and download anything they’ve made public. See Browsing Creator Pages for details.
Follow creators and see their updates
Section titled “Follow creators and see their updates”If you create a free account, you can follow creators you like. Their new uploads will appear in your personal feed, so you never miss new content. See Social Features for how following, feeds, and interactions work.
Use free encryption, signing, and compression tools
Section titled “Use free encryption, signing, and compression tools”The portal includes a set of privacy tools that run entirely in your browser. You can encrypt files with a passphrase, digitally sign documents to prove authenticity, verify signatures, and compress or decompress archives. Your files never leave your device. See Free Encryption and Signing Tools for walkthroughs of each tool.
Buy subscriptions for more features
Section titled “Buy subscriptions for more features”If you want faster downloads, higher limits, or access to premium creator content, you can upgrade your account directly from the portal.
What you DON’T need an account for
Section titled “What you DON’T need an account for”- Downloading files from share links
- Viewing creator pages and their public files
- Using the encryption, signing, and compression tools
- Browsing collections and galleries
What a free account gets you
Section titled “What a free account gets you”Creating a free account takes about 30 seconds and unlocks a few useful things:
- Skip CAPTCHAs — no more solving puzzles before every download
- Faster downloads — registered users get priority over anonymous visitors
- Follow creators — subscribe to your favorite creators and see their uploads in your feed
- Notifications — get notified when creators you follow post new content, when someone shares a file with you, or when you receive a tip
- Social feed — a personalized timeline of uploads from everyone you follow
- Tips — send tips to creators whose work you appreciate
Portal URL
Section titled “Portal URL”The portal lives at golemdrive.com. If you’re running a self-hosted GolemDrive instance, the URL will be whatever your administrator configured.
What’s next?
Section titled “What’s next?”- Download Guide — step-by-step instructions for downloading files
- Browsing Creator Pages — find and explore creators
- Social Features — follow, tip, block, and report
- Free Encryption and Signing Tools — protect your files right in the browser
- Portal Notifications — manage what you get notified about