Without Volsten
Slack threads asking "Who has the Q3 report?"
30% of workday wasted searching for files
Files buried in teammate's laptop folders
Forced uploads to cloud storage just to share
No visibility into what exists until asked
Result: Productivity drain and communication overhead
With Volsten
Browse all team files in one unified dashboard
Find any file in seconds with instant search
Files stay on laptops until explicitly requested
One-click secure transfer with encryption
Complete visibility without forced cloud uploads
Result: Instant discovery, secure sharing, zero overhead
The Problem
Teams waste valuable time searching for files that exist on teammates' laptops
Of workday spent searching for files and documents
Wasted per week per employee on file discovery
Slack messages asking "Who has the X file?"
Hey team, does anyone have the Q3 financial report?
I think John had it last week?
Not sure, maybe it's in the shared drive? Or Emily might have updated it...
Found it! It was on my laptop. Uploading now...
⏰ 4 hours wasted. File was on Emily's laptop the whole time.
How It Works
From installation to file transfer in minutes. Simple, secure, seamless.
Install & Configure
Download the watcher, select folders to share, set approval mode
- 2-minute setup
- Choose shared folders
- Auto or manual approval
Automatic Indexing
Watcher monitors selected folders and syncs metadata to cloud
- Real-time monitoring
- Metadata only
- Syncs every 5 minutes
Browse & Discover
Team members find files in unified web dashboard
- All team files visible
- Instant search
- Filter by type/date
Request & Approve
Click to request, owner approves, file transfers with encryption
- One-click request
- Owner notified
- Zero-knowledge encryption
Download & Use
Requester downloads, decrypts locally, file deleted from server
- Instant download
- Local decryption
- Server auto-cleanup
Average time saved per team: 12 hours per week
Everything You Need for Team File Discovery
Built for teams who value speed, security, and simplicity
Universal File Index
Browse all team files in one dashboard. No more asking 'who has that file?' in Slack.
Zero-Knowledge Encryption
End-to-end encryption ensures even we can't read your files. Your data stays yours.
On-Demand Transfer
Files stay on laptops until requested. No forced uploads, no wasted storage, instant when needed.
Team Collaboration
Add unlimited team members. Everyone sees the same unified file index in real-time.
Flexible Approval Modes
Choose auto-approve for trusted files or manual approval for sensitive documents. You control access.
Metadata-Only Sync
Only filenames, paths, and sizes sync to cloud. Content stays private until transfer.
Security & Privacy First
Your files, your control. We've built Volsten with security at its core, not as an afterthought.
Metadata-Only Indexing
Only filenames, paths, sizes, and timestamps sync to our servers for indexing. File content NEVER leaves your device until you explicitly request a transfer.
Zero-Knowledge Encryption
Files encrypted on your device before upload. We use industry-standard encryption that even we can't decrypt.
On-Demand Transfer Only
Files stay on your laptop until requested. No forced cloud sync, no automatic uploads, complete control.
Instant Server Cleanup
Files deleted from our servers immediately after download. No persistent storage, no data retention.
Team Encryption Keys
Each team has unique encryption keys. You manage the keys, you control who can decrypt files.
Approval Controls
Choose auto-approve for trusted requests or manual approval for sensitive files. You decide who gets access.
How We Handle Your Data
Files stay here. Only metadata syncs.
Encrypt locally, upload to temp storage.
Delete from server immediately.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Start free, upgrade when you need more
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