Skiff securely encrypts corporate mailboxes and cloud storage to protect private data end-to-end for free

As an emerging privacy-preserving cloud service, Skiff announced that it would stop service after being acquired in early 2024, which made many users who care about privacy and security feel regretful. This article will comprehensively analyze the various features of Skiff and record in detail the complete usage guide before its service is terminated.

1. Analysis of Skiff's core functions

1. End-to-end encrypted email service

Skiff Mail provides email addresses in the format of [email protected] and supports binding custom domain names for corporate email. Its technical features include:

• Using AES-256 and RSA-2048 dual encryption standards
• Email content is encrypted locally before sending
• The server only stores encrypted data
• Support email metadata protection function

2. Decentralized storage system

Skiff Drive is built on the IPFS protocol and has the following technical advantages:

• File shards are stored in multiple nodes around the world
• Merkle DAG data structure is used to ensure integrity
• Support uploading files up to 5GB
• Provides full version history

2. Detailed registration process

1. Account creation steps

1. Visit https://app.skiff.com/signup
2. Enter your username (will be used as email prefix)
3. Set a strong password (it is recommended to use a password manager to generate one)
4. Keep the recovery key in a safe place (printing a paper backup is recommended)
5. Bind a backup email address (for account recovery)

2. Security setting suggestions

• Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
• Update the recovery key regularly
• Set up an email alias to enhance privacy protection
• Configure PGP encryption to enhance security

3. Enterprise mailbox configuration guide

1. Domain name binding process

1. After logging in, go to Settings → Custom domains
2. Enter the full domain name to be bound
3. Add MX record (priority 10 pointing to mail.skiff.com)
4. Configure TXT record (including verification string)
5. Wait for DNS to propagate (usually takes 2-24 hours)

2. Advanced management functions

• Catch-all alias settings
• Department Group Management
• Automatic mail forwarding rules
• Custom signature templates

4. Detailed explanation of using the network disk

1. File management function

• Support drag and drop to upload the entire folder
• Online preview of 200+ file formats
• Version control (retain 30 days of history)
• Smart search (supports OCR text recognition)

2. Sharing permission settings

5. Multi-platform client

1. Desktop Client Features

• Windows/macOS native apps
• System-level notification integration
• Offline mode support
• Local cache encryption

2. Mobile application functions

• iOS/Android full function support
• Biometric unlock
• Direct upload from camera
• Email quick reply template

VI. Suggestions for dealing with service termination

As Skiff is about to stop service, users are advised to:

1. Back up important emails instantly (using IMAP export)
2. Migrate network disk files to other encrypted storage services
3. Unbind the domain name in time
4. Consider alternatives such as ProtonMail, Tutanota, etc.

Although Skiff is about to exit the market, its technological innovation in the field of privacy protection has set an important benchmark for the industry. Users are advised to pay attention to official announcements to obtain specific time nodes and technical support for data migration.