Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does FileCloud need VPN to access files in Mainland China?
A VPN or virtual private network encrypts your internet connection from a device to a network. Many types of software require VPNs which can make connections much slower. But, with FileCloud, a VPN is not required for file-sharing and file transfers to and from China, making FileCloud a viable alternative to Dropbox China.

Many solutions, including Dropbox has limits with large file sharing in China. Does FileCloud also has such Limits?
FileCloud follows all the regulations and compliance that the Chinese government requires and therefore is allowed to carry out business in China. FileCloud (which can be accessed without a VPN in China) is able to share large files across China without the limits some other software have.

Does FileCloud offers same features as Google Drive or Dropbox?
Yes, FileCloud is similar to other file-sharing services such as Dropbox, Box, and Google Drive. In fact, FileCloud provides many enterprise-level features such as company branding, customization, security, and governance and compliance features.

Where is FileCloud hosted?
FileCloud Enterprise Online allows businesses and Managed Service Providers to host their end-to-end file sync, share, and mobile access solution on AWS Cloud infrastructure. FileCloud can also be hosted on-premise, which means it will be hosted on your company’s private server. Some companies prefer to host themselves to have complete control of their data.

Does Dropbox Work in China?
Dropbox is blocked by the Great Firewall of China, but some users try to use a VPN, but this is often slow and may not work even with a paid VPN. However, there are other file-sharing solutions that are not blocked by China’s firewall, including FileCloud, a secure and fast file-sharing system.

What is the best alternative to dropbox?
Companies and users use Dropbox primarily as a file-sharing solution, but there are many great Dropbox alternatives. One thing you want to consider when it comes to choosing another file-sharing solution is security options, customization, company branding, and ease of use. Top alternatives include FileCloud, OneDrive, and Google Drive. 

Is dropbox easy to use?
Dropbox, a common file-sharing solution, is seen as easy-to-use by many. It is an online solution that keeps files synced across devices. You can control permissions and security and share files and folders privately or publicly. There are other easy-to-use solutions as well, such as Google Drive and FileCloud. 

Does dropbox use aws?
Storage is an important part of any file-sharing system. Dropbox is a popular file-sharing system, but they do not host all their data on their own, and they do use AWS (or Amazon Web Services) to store data. This allows Dropbox testing capabilities without interfering with current users.  

Is dropbox the same as cloud?
The cloud is a way for data to be hosted online without using on-premise servers. Dropbox uses cloud technology, as it is a place users store their data online. This allows users to access their data from any device. Dropbox also offers file-sharing solutions and security options like many other cloud solutions. 

FileCloud Helps Engineering and Manufacturing Companies:

As China leads the way in engineering and manufacturing domains, FileCloud is proving to help businesses across China flourish using an advanced cloud ecosystem. FileCloud helps businesses with secure and large file sharing, detailed file auditing, custom branding, endpoint protection, and data leak protection.

If your core business team is working in and outside China, your team may need to send large files from China. You can also use the FileCloud app on your mobile device to share the file instantly from anywhere in China.

FileCloud is a better Google Drive alternative as well as Dropbox alternative which can be used within China without restrictions.

“FileCloud is by far the best on-premise file sharing solution.”

Large File Sharing Support

In most business process applications, the size of the files to be transferred may be very large. In addition to security, the transmission of large files is one of the main shortcomings of file transfer by email. Secure Share is the adequate solution for securely transferring files that are too big for email.

Most large enterprise file sharing platforms like Dropbox pose limits on large file sharing. FileCloud, on the other hand, allows unlimited size large file sharing to enable hassle free file transfers.

“We love FileCloud’s simplicity, mobile apps, and above all, responsiveness of FileCloud team”

Safe File Sharing

Data exchanged between sites or partners is usually the core of many business processes. The control summary and control functions that track file transfers and provide evidence of file delivery are not integrated with most FTP solutions.

If guaranteed delivery is a requirement, secure sharing is the way to go. FileCloud enables safe file share along with other measures like “data loss prevention” and “security features“.

“We liked FileCloud’s pricing, comprehensive feature set (branding, encryption) and the responsive support”

Security Features

For external file transfers, insecure exposure through the public internet, and many other cases, data transfer can be risky. For many enterprises sharing sensitive, proprietary, classified or secret data, strong security within your file management solution is necessary.

FileCloud security:

• 256-bit AES SSL encryption at rest
• Active Directory integration
• Two-factor authentication
• SSO (single sign-on)
• Granular user and file sharing permissions
• Client application security policies
• Automatic anti-virus scanning of files
• Unlimited file versioning
• File locking
• Endpoint device protection
• Comprehensive HIPAA compliant audit trail
• GDPR compliance

Select FileCloud for its advanced security features, extensive customization options and superior data control, positioning it as a more robust solution than CTERA, OwnCloud, ShareFile, Egnyte and Dropbox.

“We tested about five other solutions like Team Drive, OwnCloud or LeitzCloud. In the end, FileCloud won that battle clearly.”