Features

Encrypted mail, files, documents, chat and password manager in the cloud and on your devices

Hosted in Switzerland, no backdoor, no tracking, maximum privacy.

Mail

All plans
Confidesk inbox with unread dots, per-row flag, move and delete actions, and the flag colour filter in the list header
An open message in Confidesk showing the Sender verified badge, Block sender button, plain-text body and Download .eml link
All InboxesUnread mail from every mailbox in one list.
Folders & flagsCustom folders, five flag colours, colour filter in every list.
DraftsSaved automatically, synced across devices.
Batch actionsCmd/Ctrl-click or Shift-click to select; move or delete together.
Sender verificationSignatures from Confidesk users and PGP contacts are checked.
Junk filterAutomatic spam filtering.
Safe readingSandboxed rendering. Remote images blocked until you allow them. Plain-text view.
Block senderBlock an address or domain from the message.Pro · Advanced
.eml exportDownload the original of any message.
Attach from FilesAttach anything from encrypted storage, including notes.

Chat

All plans
Chat view: a chat list on the left and a conversation with verified messages and read ticks on the right
Direct & group chatsBetween Confidesk users. Each message encrypted separately per recipient.
AttachmentsFrom your device or Files. Opened in the safe viewer. Forward between chats.
Your copyDeleting a chat removes only your copy. Block unknown senders.

Files

All plans
Confidesk Files list with folders on the left and download, rename, move and delete actions per file
The Confidesk photo gallery on iPad: one photo shown large with a strip of thumbnails underneath
Encrypted storageE2E on web, mobile and desktop; offline access on mobile and desktop.
PreviewText, code, images, PDF, audio, video, spreadsheets, DOCX, EPUB, ZIP.
Sandboxed viewerNo network access, no scripts. Nothing written to disk.
Edit in place.md, .txt and .rtf.
SortingBy name or size, either direction.
Photo galleryFull-screen view, thumbnails, slideshow. Decrypted in memory only.

Drive

All plans · desktop app
The Confidesk drive in Windows Explorer: Confidesk (alex.hartley) in the sidebar, with its Illustrations and Projects folders
Settings, Drive in the desktop app: what happens when Confidesk quits, automatic detach options, the folders on the drive, and the warning before you attach
Your folders as a driveIn Finder, Explorer or your file manager. Open and save with any program.
Encrypted on saveAnything saved or copied onto the drive is encrypted and uploaded.
Your choice of foldersStarts with one folder, Desktop drive. Vault and Notes never go on it.
Attach and detachBy hand only. Optional detach on sleep, screen lock or after idle hours.
Lock and offlineLocking disconnects it, unlocking reconnects; work done meanwhile catches up.
ConflictsNothing overwritten: a clashing save is kept as a conflicted copy.
Drive activityWhat was saved onto the drive and what became of each file.
Lost computerRevoke it and its drive is deleted, unsent files included.
LinuxDecrypted in memory only; nothing decrypted written to disk.

Notes & documents

Pro · Advanced
A rendered Markdown note in Confidesk with headings and bullet lists, and Download and Edit buttons
The document editor with its formatting toolbar and a formatted document
Note typesMarkdown with live preview, plain text, or rich text (.rtf).
SharingAttach a note to mail, chat or Secure send.
Document editorHeadings, fonts, lists, task lists, images, page breaks, table of contents, find & replace, word count.
ExportPDF, DOCX, EPUB.

Password vault

All plans
An unlocked vault listing entries with username, masked password, URL and notes, plus Show and Copy buttons
Editing a vault entry: title, username, generated password with strength meter, URL, notes and custom fields
KeePass formatStandard .kdbx file, stored in Files.
Double protectionVault master password plus your Confidesk key.
EntriesTitle, username, password, URL, notes, custom fields. Filter.
GeneratorStrength meter; option to skip look-alike characters.
ClipboardCleared after about 30 seconds.
New vaultsCreated in the desktop app or any KeePass tool; edited on the web.

Secure send & contact form

All plans
Secure send passphrase, confirmation, optional hint and link expiry fields with the Encrypt & send button
Settings page for the public contact form: enable toggle, require sender verification, and intro text
Secure sendSend to people without an account. Opens once, then destroyed.
ExpiryOne day to one month, opened or not.
PassphraseShared by you. Optional hint. Locks after repeated wrong guesses.
Contact formPublic link. Messages encrypted in the sender’s browser, delivered to your inbox.
Spam protectionEmail code check, anti-bot check, rate limiting.
Intro textShown at the top of the form.

Keys & security

All plans
Settings Keys page with Download public key and Download private key (encrypted) buttons and the no-recovery warning
Trusted devices settings page explaining the trade-off, with a Trust this device button
Blocked senders settings page with an address/domain selector and Block button
KeypairCurve25519, generated in your browser. Or bring your own v4 key.
Key exportPublic and private key (private encrypted with your passphrase).
Self-held keyOption to stop storing your key on the server.
Trusted devicesSkip the passphrase on your own devices. Expires after about a month; revocable.
Sign-in logRecent sign-ins to your account.
Two-factorAuthenticator-app sign-in.Pro · Advanced
Blocked sendersAddress or domain. Encrypted list; blocked mail deleted after 7 days.Pro · Advanced
SignaturePer mailbox.
Out-of-officePer mailbox.Pro · Advanced

Domains & mailboxes

Advanced
Settings Domains page with an Add domain field and explanation of DNS records
Custom domainsUp to 3. MX, SPF, DKIM and verification records generated for you.
MailboxesUp to 5 per domain, each with its own name, signature and out-of-office.
AliasesUp to 10 receive-only addresses per domain.
Domain shareShare your domains with any number of Confidesk users: give each a mailbox on your domain (Pro subscription required).
Mailbox shareCreate shared mailboxes that you and another user both read and send from.

Apps

The desktop app's mail view: folders, message list with search, and the open message
The iPhone app's mail view listing Inbox, Unread, Flagged and the user's folders
Files on the iPhone with the upload menu open: Photo Library, Take Photo or Video, Choose File
A chat conversation on the iPhone
  • The desktop app: Compose
  • The desktop app: Files window
  • The desktop app: Photo gallery
  • The desktop app: Chat
  • The desktop app: Documents window
  • The desktop app: Settings
  • The desktop app: Contacts
  • The photo gallery on the iPhone: one photo full-screen with a strip of thumbnails underneath
  • The document editor on the iPhone with its formatting toolbar

Desktop: macOS (Apple Silicon), Windows, Linux

All plans
Offline mailLocal encrypted copy; syncs when back online.
SearchInstant search over the local encrypted store.
Other accountsAdd IMAP/POP accounts on desktop; PGP is supported.Pro · Advanced
DriveYour chosen folders as a drive in Finder, Explorer or your file manager.
File managerList or icon view; drag in files and whole folders.
DocumentsTabs; open documents restored on relaunch.
VaultsCreate new KeePass vaults.

Mobile: iPhone, iPad, Android

All plans
OfflineMail and files stored encrypted on the device. Outbox sends when online.
SearchLocal mail search.
Biometric unlockFace ID, fingerprint or passcode. Revocable remotely.
NotificationsPrivate notifications without metadata leak.
Notes & documentsAvailable in the app on Pro and Advanced.Pro · Advanced

Plans

FeatureFreeProAdvanced
Storage100 MB2–15 GB + add-on2–15 GB + add-on
Mail, Files, Vault, Contacts, ChatYesYesYes
Secure send, contact formYesYesYes
SignatureYesYesYes
Mobile appsYesYesYes
Notes, documentsNoYesYes
Out-of-office, blocked senders, authenticator-app sign-inNoYesYes
Desktop appYesYesYes
Custom domains, mailboxes, aliasesNoNoYes