Cobian Locker

You encrypt files and folders via the command line.

Developer Luis Cobian

2.0.01 · Open source · Windows · macOS · Linux

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Cobian Locker is the open source command line execution alongside Cobian Encryptor. You can use AES or RSA and include tasks in scripts. Version 2 uses a different format than version 1.

Old files need to be decrypted with the appropriate old version before you recrypt them.

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A command line program is useful for repeatable tasks, but a wrong path can directly hit the wrong files. Test a command first with a small set of copies. Record the options used without saving passwords in a public script.

Check the compatibility of the output when switching to another version. Save a working recovery route and check the decryption. Automation of encryption does not remove the responsibility for key management.

Version and updates

Version 2.0.01.

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First, choose what you want to secure: a complete drive, a virtual safe or separate files in cloud storage. That difference determines how to open, share and recover files. Keep your password and any key material carefully; encryption does not replace backup.

Differences between Cobian Locker and Hasleo BitLocker Anywhere, Cobian Encryptor, Picocrypt, VeraCrypt
SoftwareWhat can it do?Platform and licence
Cobian LockerYou are viewing this app You encrypt files and folders via the command line. This fits with scripts and repeatable tasks, but requires knowledge of the command scripts. Windows, macOS, LinuxOpen source
Hasleo BitLocker AnywhereView this alternative You use BitLocker features on supported Windows editions and can secure volumes with it. Check which disk and Windows configurations are supported by the chosen edition. WindowsPaid
Cobian EncryptorView this alternative You encrypt files with a graphical tool. This is suitable if you want to protect targeted files and manage the corresponding password yourself. Windows, LinuxFree to use
PicocryptView this alternative You encrypt individual files and folders with a small, targeted app. You choose this if you do not want to decorate a complete disk or permanent safe. Windows, macOS, LinuxOpen source
VeraCryptView this alternative You create encrypted containers and can encrypt supported volumes. You open as much volume as a disk; the device differs from encrypting single cloud files. Windows, macOS, LinuxOpen source
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Who is it for?

You want to include encryption in your own script.

Getting started

Unpack the command line execution for your system and read the available options. Encrypt and decrypt test before recording commands in a script.

Privacy

Command history and scripts may contain secrets; restricted access.

Good to know

Command line knowledge required. Format breach with version 1.

Please note

Version 2 is not compatible with version 1.

Advantages

  • Suitable for scripts AES and RSA Multiple Platforms

Things to consider

  • Command line knowledge required Format break with version 1

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Our verdict

Locker matches repeatable encryption tasks that you can manage yourself. Capture used options and recovery steps, but don't put secret keys unprotected in scripts. Test a complete decryption before automating the task. In case of migration of version 1, the format difference deserves extra attention; only the latest executable storage is not sufficient.

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