Frequently Asked Questions
What is CloudsLinker?
Is CloudsLinker Secure for Usage?
1. CloudsLinker employs SSL encryption featuring the AES-256 protocol for securing uploaded files. This level of encryption is highly effective in safeguarding against a wide range of online threats.
2. Access to a CloudsLinker account is not possible with a static password, which significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access.
3. When expanding storage on CloudsLinker, the authorization for additional storage can be managed locally.
Does CloudsLinker Delete My Files?
No — a task only removes files if you explicitly choose a task type that is designed to do so. CloudsLinker has three task types, and they behave differently:
Copy reads files from the source and writes them to the destination. It never deletes anything on either side, and it is the right choice for almost all migrations.
Move transfers files to the destination and then removes the source copies. Only pick Move when you deliberately want the source cleaned up afterwards.
Sync keeps two locations consistent, which — depending on the sync mode you choose — can propagate deletions: a file removed on one side may then be removed on the other. Sync is a mirroring tool, not a backup.
If files ever seem to have "disappeared" after a task, the cause is almost always a Move or Sync job configured where a Copy was intended. For a safe transfer: start with a small test folder, use Copy unless you specifically need something else, verify the file count in the destination before deleting anything yourself, and remember that most cloud providers keep deleted files in their trash or recycle bin for a recovery window.