Web interface
Navigate Kurpod's intuitive web interface. Learn about all features and how to use them effectively.
Interface overview
Kurpod's web interface is designed for simplicity without sacrificing functionality:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ [Logo] Kurpod Search: [_____] [User] │ Header
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ [📁 Folders] Current Path: /docs │ Breadcrumb
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 📁 Documents 📁 Photos │
│ 📁 Projects 📄 readme.txt │ File Grid
│ 📄 budget.xlsx 🖼️ vacation.jpg │
│ │
│ [Drop files here or click to upload] │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Status: Standard Volume | Files: 42 | Used: 1.2GB Status Bar
Getting started
First access
When you first visit Kurpod:
- Welcome screen appears
- Choose between:
- "Create New Storage" - First time setup
- "Unlock Storage" - Existing volume
Creating storage
For new installations:
- Click "Create New Storage"
- Enter a strong password
- Optionally enable hidden volume
- Click "Create"
- Wait for initialization
Unlocking storage
For existing volumes:
- Enter your password
- Click "Unlock" or press Enter
- Access your files immediately
Main interface
Header bar
Located at the top:
- Logo: Click to go home
- Search: Find files quickly
- User menu: Account options
- Volume indicator: Standard/Hidden
Navigation breadcrumb
Shows current location:
Home > Documents > Work > Reports
Click any segment to navigate there.
File grid
Main area showing files and folders:
- Grid view: Visual thumbnails
- List view: Detailed information
- Sort options: Name, date, size
- Multi-select: Ctrl/Cmd + Click
Status bar
Bottom information panel:
- Volume type: Standard or Hidden
- File count: Total files
- Storage used: Space consumption
- Upload progress: When active
File operations
Uploading files
Multiple ways to upload:
Drag and drop:
- Drag files from your computer
- Drop anywhere on the interface
- Upload starts automatically
Click to browse:
- Click the upload area
- Select files in dialog
- Click "Open"
Paste from clipboard:
- Copy files (Ctrl/Cmd + C)
- Paste in Kurpod (Ctrl/Cmd + V)
Folder upload:
- Drag entire folders
- Structure preserved
- All files encrypted
Viewing files
Click any file to preview:
Supported previews:
- Images (JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP)
- PDFs (built-in viewer)
- Text files (with syntax highlighting)
- Videos (MP4, WebM)
- Audio (MP3, OGG)
Preview features:
- Zoom in/out
- Full screen mode
- Download option
- Close with Esc
Managing files
Right-click context menu:
- Download
- Rename
- Move
- Copy
- Delete
- Properties
Folders can be nested unlimited levels deep.
Themes
Appearance options:
- Light mode: Default bright theme
- Dark mode: Easier on eyes
- Auto: Follows system preference