FileCap Documentation

Admin panel

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IP restrictions	Specify the networks that are allowed to log in to the admin panel. The current IP address used to access the admin portal is also displayed. Subnets must be separated by spaces, and the IP/subnet must be written as follows: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX/XX or XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX/XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Example: 192.168.0.1/32 192.168.10.0/255.255.255.255
Allow MSP admin to access my admin portal	If this option is enabled, the MSP server administrators can access this FileCap portal’s settings.

Admin panel users#

This section displays all FileCap admin users who can log in to this FileCap admin portal. It is also possible to create a new admin user here.

Company identity

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Company name	Enter the company name here. It is used in titles and emails.
Company website	Enter the company website here; it is used at the bottom of the emails.
Default language	Select the default language used by the web portal. Currently, Dutch and English are available.
Company logo	Upload the company logo here; it will be used on the FileCap Webportal and in the notification emails.
Background image	Upload an image here for the background of the FileCap Webportal.
Portal color	Select a color that is used in various places, such as the buttons/links in the FileCap Webportal and in the various FileCap plugins.

Dashboard

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The FileCap dashboard is the screen the customer sees when logging in to the FileCap administration portal, and shows the following information:

User statistics
This shows the 3 users with the most transfers in the recent period.
Graph with the number of active users.
Graph with the number of conversations.
Graph with the number of invites.
Graph with the number of uploads.
Graph with the number of downloads.
If a disk space limit has been set, a graph with free disk space is also shown.

When logged in on an STD-server or as an MSP admin, additional information about the FileCap server status is visible:

Firewall rules

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Multiple firewall rules are required for the FileCap server and FileCap plugins; they are listed here.

FileCap server#


Port	Source	Destination	Description
Port 443 (TCP)	Internet	FileCap server	Connection from the internet to the FileCap server. Used for: - Connections from the internet to the FileCap server (for both the web portal and the plugins) - Downloading transfers - Let’s Encrypt certificate validation
Port 80 (TCP)	FileCap server	Internet	Can be used for some system updates
Port 443 (TCP)	FileCap server	Internet	Used for: - Most system updates and all FileCap server version updates - Connections to the SMS providers - Requesting certificates via Let’s Encrypt
Port 123 (UDP)	FileCap server	Configured NTP server	Used for synchronizing the date/time on the FileCap server
Port 53 (UDP)	FileCap server	Configured DNS server	Used for resolving domains on the internet
Port 25 (TCP)	FileCap server	Configured mail server	Used for sending e-mails

FileCap API/plugins#

The FileCap plugins use the FileCap API and all of them use port 443 (HTTPS), so no additional firewall rules are typically required.

Installation options Office 365 Add-in

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Installation options Office 365 Add-in

The FileCap Office 365 add-in can be installed using the manifest file, which can be downloaded from the “Add-ins and apps” page under “Web Outlook”.

There are two ways to install the FileCap Office 365 add-in: per user or for the entire organization. Both are explained below.

Note: Changes made within Exchange/Office 365 are not always applied immediately. As a result, the add-in may only become visible some time after installation. Source: The following Microsoft article.

Installation options Outlook Add-in

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There are two ways to install the FileCap Outlook add-in. This can be done using an .EXE or .MSI file.

Click here to download the add-in

Install the EXE file#

If you choose to install the FileCap Outlook add-in using the .EXE file, you will see the following screen.

All fields are required:


Installation directory	Select the installation directory for the plugin here. The default location is recommended
Plugin Language	Select the language in which the plugin should be available.
FileCap server API key	Enter the FileCap server API key here; it can be found in the FileCap Admin portal under “Plugins and apps -> API key”
FileCap external domain	Enter the FileCap domain on which the FileCap server is reachable via the internet. Example: filecap.klant.nl

Install the MSI file#

The MSI installation can be used to install the FileCap Outlook add-in using, for example, a login script or Group Policy.

Log viewer

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On this page, the FileCap server logging can be viewed. It can be filtered and exported.

It is also possible to search and filter by date.

Portal access

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E-mail domains	Enter all email domains used by the company here. (Example: if the company email addresses are person@company.nl and person@examplecompany.nl, you should enter: company.nl examplecompany.nl)
Specific e-mails	Enter specific email addresses used by the company here. This is advisable when no custom domain name is used, but a public service instead, such as gmail.com or hotmail.com. This way, files can only be sent to person@gmail.com, but not to unknownperson@gmail.com.
External sender needs invite	If this option is enabled, the FileCap portal will be closed to external senders. The only ways for external persons to send files to the company are by receiving an invite, sent via a FileCap plugin, or by using a “Public invitation” link. Note: Senders are “external senders” if they do not originate from networks defined under “Local networks”.
Sender requires SMS verification	If this option is enabled, senders will only be able to send files once they have successfully entered the code they received via SMS.
Allow reply	If this option is enabled, recipients can reply to the transfer from the download portal.

Transfers

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When the Transfers page is opened, a list is shown of all FileCap transfers within a certain configured period. When a specific transfer is clicked, it is also possible to see which files have been downloaded by which recipients.

Furthermore, FileCap administrators can block specific transfers so that they can no longer be downloaded. Once transfers have been blocked, this cannot be undone.

Update

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This screen displays the current FileCap version and whether an update is available. If an update is available, the release notes are also immediately visible here.

There are two ways to update FileCap:

Update#

Click the “Update” button when an update is available to update the FileCap server directly to the most recent version. The update will start immediately after clicking the button.

Plan update#

With the “Plan Update” button, it is possible to schedule an update, so that the most recent version will be installed at the chosen moment.

Verification options

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SMS Access code	Enable this option to activate the SMS verification method.
E-mail access code	Enable this option to activate the “Email access code” verification method.
Password	Enable this option to activate the Password verification method.
Company password	Enable this option to activate the “Company password” verification method. Note: To use this option, passwords must be present under the “Company passwords” menu option.
No verification	Enable this option to activate the “No verification” verification method. Note: Anyone with a link to the message can open it without additional verification.
Default verification method	Select the verification method that is selected by default for a new transfer.
Enable second verification method	If this option is enabled, it is possible to select a second additional verification method. (For example, Email access code + SMS)
Default second verification method	Select the verification method that is selected by default as the second verification method for a new transfer.
Enable password strength requirements	If this option is enabled, the password strength can be configured. It is possible to define: minimum length, minimum number of letters, minimum number of uppercase letters, minimum number of digits, minimum number of special characters.

Admin user settings

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In the top right corner, the following user menu can be found:

The following actions are possible here:

Change Password#

When you click this, you will see the following screen:


Username	The currently logged-in user is displayed here. The password of this user will be changed.
Current password	Enter the current password here.
New password	Enter the new password here.
Confirm new password	Confirm the new password by entering it again.

Two-factor authentication#

With this option, it is possible to activate two-factor authentication for extra security of the administrator account. When you click this button, you will see the following screen:

Attachment settings

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Attachment settings


Blocked MIME types	Enter the MIME types to block. The MIME types are checked after uploading. Multiple MIME types can be separated by spaces. (Example: application/exe application/x-msi)
Blocked extensions	Enter the file extensions to block. These extensions will be checked before uploading. Multiple file extensions can be separated by spaces. (Example: exe com bat)
Maximum number of downloads	Enter the maximum number of times the files may be downloaded. This value applies per recipient.
Maximum days to store files	Enter the maximum number of days that files are kept before they are deleted from the FileCap server.
Days after invite expire	Enter the number of days an invite link remains valid. The default setting is 30 days. It is also possible to make the link never expire; to do so, set this value to 0.
Send upload notification to sender	If this option is enabled, the sender will receive a notification that the upload has been successfully sent to the specified recipients. This notification also contains a link to revoke the transfer.
Send download notifications to sender	If this option is enabled, the sender will receive a notification when the sent files have been downloaded.
Send notifications to sender when message is opened by recipient	If this option is enabled, the sender will receive a notification when the message has been opened by the recipient.

Invites

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This page shows an overview of all sent FileCap invites. FileCap administrators can also block invites here.

License

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Note: This screen is only visible on an STD installation.

This screen displays the current FileCap license.

There are two options:

Refresh license#

With the Refresh License button, the license can be retrieved again from the FileCap license server. This can be used when the license has been renewed, so that it is applied to the FileCap server.

Note: The FileCap server licenses are automatically refreshed every day at 01:00.

SMS verification

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Enable SMS verification	If this option is enabled, it becomes possible to configure an SMS provider and use the SMS capabilities within FileCap
SMS Provider	Select an SMS provider here; currently four are supported: Twilio, Messagebird, CM Telecom, Esendex. With the providers Twilio and Messagebird, we use their functionality to validate local phone numbers (without +country code) so that the format is correct. The other providers do not support this functionality.
Sender address	The name that is visible to the recipient as the sender of the SMS. Note: This name may be a maximum of 11 characters long. This is a limit for all SMS providers.
Default country prefix	Select the default country code that will be used if the user has not specified a country code. Example: If “Netherlands (+31)” is selected, the first digit will be replaced by the country code.
Provider specific settings	The remaining fields are provider-specific. To obtain this information, see the website of the chosen SMS provider.

Once the settings have been saved, they can be tested by entering a mobile phone number and clicking “Send test token”.

Specific settings Outlook Add-in

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All registry values (required and optional) for the FileCap Outlook add-in are described on this page.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER or HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE#

All registry values described on this page can be placed in HKEY_CURRENT_USER and/or HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.

Settings placed in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE will be used for all users logged in on the system.
Settings placed in HKEY_CURRENT_USER only apply to a specific user. These values override the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE values.

Default registry locations#

By default, all registry values are written to:

System requirements Office 365 Add-in

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The FileCap Office 365 add-in can be installed in Microsoft 365 or on an on-premises Microsoft Exchange server version 2016 or higher.

The following components are required to use the FileCap Office 365 add-in:

If an on-premises Microsoft Exchange server is used, it must support Microsoft OWA API-version 1.3 or higher.
The user must use a recent browser.

Text management

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Notifications#


Disclaimer	Enter a disclaimer text here that will be displayed at the bottom of the notification emails.
Extra info	Enter a text here that will be displayed after the “This message was sent with FileCap” text.

SMS#


Login SMS text	This text is used for the verification SMS for logging in to the web portal
Download SMS text	This text is used when downloading files.

Company passwords

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With the “Company password” feature, an agreed password can be used with certain domains. To do this, click “New”, enter an email domain (for example, klant.nl), and specify a password. Then, for a transfer with recipients ending in @klant.nl, the “Company password” option can be selected to automatically use this password for the transfer.

Portals

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Note: This page is only available to MSP admins.

This screen shows a list of all FileCap portals that are active on this FileCap server.

The following items are shown on this page:

Portal name
URL
License type
There are multiple license types possible:
1. MSP-SUB
  This is a paid FileCap license.
2. SUB-Trial
  This is a 30-day trial license; portals with this license will have a yellow background color in this overview. These licenses can be converted into a paid FileCap license (MSP-SUB) at any time.

Public invitations

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With the Public Invitations option, it is possible to generate a FileCap link so that people can easily send files to a specific email address linked to that link. This FileCap link can, for example, be placed on a website so that people can quickly send files to a specific department.

Creating a new link#

In the Public invitations screen, click the “New” button to generate a new link.

Remove the Office365 Web Add-in

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Open your browser and go to outlook.office.com

Now click in the URL bar and add/inclientstore after/mail.

The link should look like this: https://outlook.office.com/mail/inclientstore

Wait a few moments until the screen with the add-in appears.

Click on"My add-ins".

Click on the three dots next toFileCap.

Select remove to uninstall the add-in.

Due to Microsoft’s synchronization time, it may take up to 24 hours for the add-in to be removed from Outlook.

SSL

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Note: This page is only available on FileCap STD servers


Automatic SSL configuration	If this checkbox is enabled, the certificate will be requested automatically using Let’s Encrypt.
SSL certificate (PFX/P12)	Select the PFX or P12 file that contains the certificate. Note: the PFX/P12 must contain at least the following: - The certificate - CA and intermediate certificates - Private key If one of the above components is missing, importing the certificate will fail.
Password	Enter the password of the PFX/P12 here so that it can be installed

System requirements Outlook Add-in

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System requirements#

The FileCap Outlook add-in has the following requirements:

Outlook 2016 or higher
.NET Framework 4.5.2
VSTO (Visual Studio Tools for Outlook)
A valid SSL certificate for the FileCap Server

The FileCap installation will check whether the correct .NET and VSTO are already installed. If not, they will be installed.

Supported Microsoft Windows versions#

Windows 10 or higher
Windows Server 2016 or higher

Add-ins and apps

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Windows Outlook#


Also use FileCap for internal domains	If this option is enabled, FileCap will also be used for internal domains.
Use FileCap for all attachments	Send all files attached to the email with FileCap.
Automatically send with FileCap when attachment size exceeds (MB)	Specify the threshold in MB at which the FileCap Outlook plugin will send the email with FileCap. Example: 3 means that if all added attachments together are larger than 3MB, the email will automatically be sent with FileCap.
Send upload notification to sender	If this option is enabled, the sender will receive a notification that the files have been successfully sent with the FileCap Outlook plugin. This notification also contains a link to block the transfer.
Restore original mail item after sending	If this option is enabled, the original email and attachments will be restored in the Outlook Sent Items folder.
Create folder for restored items	If this option is enabled, a folder will be created in which the original emails are placed.
Put restore folder inside sent items	The restore folder will be placed inside the sent items folder if this option is enabled.
Restore folder name	Specify the name of the folder to be created here.

Office 365#

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Days to store cached files	Cached files are files that have been added to the FileCap Web plugin, but for which the email has not yet been sent. The number of days set here is the maximum number of days these files are kept on the FileCap server until the original email is sent. When the email is sent, these files will automatically be moved to the corresponding transfer and be available for the number of days set for the transfer.
Add the option to generate a FileCap link before sending the mail	This feature allows users to generate a link and paste it into their email messages, so the formatting of the message is preserved. This makes it easier to include links in emails while maintaining the visual appearance of the content.

Days to store cached files

Cached files are files that have been added to the FileCap Web plugin, but for which the email has not yet been sent. The number of days set here is the maximum number of days these files are kept on the FileCap server until the original email is sent. When the email is sent, these files will automatically be moved to the corresponding transfer and be available for the number of days set for the transfer.

Add the option to generate a FileCap link before sending the mail

This feature allows users to generate a link and paste it into their email messages, so the formatting of the message is preserved. This makes it easier to include links in emails while maintaining the visual appearance of the content.

Manifest#


Download manifest	Multiple manifest files are available for the FileCap Outlook add-in. Which manifest should be used depends on the Outlook clients within the organization and the use of business rules.
Modern Outlook clients	Use this manifest when business rules are disabled and only modern Outlook clients are used, such as Outlook Web (OWA), the new Outlook for Windows, and Outlook for macOS. This manifest is suitable for most modern Office 365 environments.
Older Outlook clients / business rules	Use this manifest when business rules are enabled and/or when older Outlook clients are (also) used, such as the classic Outlook for Windows or legacy Office installations. This manifest provides compatibility with functionality that is not supported by modern Outlook clients.
Explanation	Why are there multiple manifests? Modern Outlook clients do not support all functionality available in older Outlook versions. This applies, among other things, to certain business rules. To guarantee correct operation and compatibility, FileCap provides different manifest files per scenario. Using the correct manifest prevents compatibility issues and unexpected behavior of the Outlook add-in. Selection guide If you only use modern Outlook clients and no business rules, choose the manifest for modern Outlook clients. If you use business rules and/or older Outlook clients, choose the manifest for older Outlook clients.

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API Key#


API Key	The API key consists of a string of 30 characters made up of uppercase letters and numbers. It usually does not need to be changed. Important: Do not change the API key if applications are already using the current API key. Changing the API key will prevent these applications from connecting to the FileCap server until they are reconfigured.
API registration required	If this option is enabled, the API key can only be used once the user’s email address has been verified. This happens automatically via email when using the FileCap plugins. This prevents the user from using the email address of a person they do not have access to.
Explanation	What is registration of the add-in? When registering the Outlook add-in, the FileCap environment generates a unique code per user, which is provided once to the user at their email address. This process is initiated by the user when they open the FileCap add-in for the first time. A “Register” button appears, and when the user clicks it, they receive an email with a code. This code must be entered in the add-in to complete the registration. After this, the add-in can be used as usual. Registration of the Outlook add-in By default, when deploying and using the FileCap Outlook add-in, users do not need to register the add-in. This makes deployment of the add-ins simple: they can be installed at once, for example via Intune or SCCM, for the entire organization, and everyone can use FileCap immediately. However, it is important to know that registration of the add-in is desirable or even necessary in a number of scenarios. These scenarios are explained below. Security When registration is not enabled, a user can use FileCap immediately, without first verifying themselves with the FileCap environment. This makes it possible, for technically inclined users, to send an email with FileCap on behalf of other people within an organization. This is not easy, and when it is done, it is deliberate and possibly even punishable or in violation of company rules. It is possible, however, because the add-in is not linked to a specific user. Loss of FileCap’s ability to use the Outlook address book When no registration has taken place, it is not possible to use the Outlook address book in combination with FileCap. This is because the FileCap add-in is not linked to an email account and therefore cannot retrieve and use contacts, or retrieve mobile phone numbers from the address book for recipients who have previously received a message. In practice, this means that without registration, users will have to manually enter email addresses and, when using SMS verification, mobile phone numbers in the add-in each time, and these are not saved in the add-in or address book. Existing installations with or without registration If registration was first required within a FileCap environment and is then disabled, it may happen that some users, whose registration was already completed, can use the address book, while new users without registration cannot. Conversely, if registration was not required and is then made mandatory, users will be confronted with a registration request when opening FileCap within Outlook. In these kinds of exceptional situations, it is important to communicate clearly with users to prevent unexpected behavior and confusion.

Backups

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Note: This option is only available as an MSP or STD admin.

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If an MSP license is used, a portal must first be selected under “Select a portal” for which the backup should be made.

Create backup#

There are several options for creating a backup:


Backup config	Back up only the configuration of the FileCap server
Backup data	Back up only the files of the FileCap server
Backup config + data	Back up the configuration and the files of the FileCap server
Exclude admin accounts from backup	If this is enabled, admin accounts will not be backed up. Note: Only available for STD installations.
Protect backup file with a password	The backup is protected with a password

Restore backup#

This option can be used to restore a backup.

FileCap Office 365 Add-in User Guide

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Resource usage

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Note: This page is only visible to MSP admins.

With this feature, a notification can be sent when FileCap portals approach their disk quota.


Disk quota notification	This enables disk quota notifications.
Disk quota notification threshold	When the disk quota of a FileCap portal exceeds this percentage, a notification will be sent.
Disk quota notification e-mail address	Specify the email address to which the notification should be sent.
Prevent uploads when disk quota has been reached	If the quota for a FileCap portal has been reached and this option is enabled, it is no longer possible to send new files.

For this feature to work correctly, the mail server settings must be functioning correctly.

Uninstall the FileCap Outlook Add-in

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You can remove the FileCap Outlook add-in by following these steps:

Open “Settings”: Click the “Start” button (Windows logo) at the bottom left of your screen and then click the gear icon “Settings.”
Go to “Apps”: In the “Settings” window, click the “Apps” category.
Select “Apps & features”: On the left side, select “Apps & features.”
Find FileCap to uninstall: Scroll through the list of installed apps to find the app you want to remove. You can also use the search bar at the top to quickly find the app.
Click “Uninstall”: Click the name of the app and a menu will appear. Click the “Uninstall” button.
Confirm the uninstall: A confirmation window appears asking whether you are sure you want to remove the app. Click “Uninstall” again to confirm.
Follow the instructions: Follow any additional instructions or prompts that appear during the uninstall process. This may include confirming permissions or preferences.
Wait for removal: The app will be removed and you may see a progress bar or status indicator. Wait until the process is complete.
Restart if necessary: Some apps require you to restart your computer to complete the removal. If prompted, restart your computer.
App removed: Once the process is complete, the app is removed from your system.

Configuring MSGraph permissions

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This short guide describes how to manage consent in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) so that end users can sign in with FileCap without requiring an administrator every time.

Important: These settings are entirely the responsibility of the customer’s tenant administrator. We cannot enforce this. If Microsoft changes classifications or default behavior in the future, (admin) consent may be required again.

Prerequisites#

Role: Global Administrator or (privileged) Cloud Application Administrator.
Portal: Azure Portal – Consent & permissions.

Open: Microsoft Entra admin center → enterprise applications → Consent and permissions → User consent settings.
Select: Let Microsoft manage your consent settings (Recommended).
Click Save.

If you want to allow users to give consent themselves (without opening everything up), choose:

Mail

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Use custom mail server settings	If this option is disabled, Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) is used to send emails. If this option is enabled, a custom mail server can be defined.
The options below are visible when “Use custom mail server settings” is enabled:
Company name	Enter the company name here; it is used as the sender name of the email.
Mail server hostname/IP	Enter the hostname or IP of the mail server that will be used for sending emails.
Mail server port	Enter the mail server port here.
FileCap system e-mail address	Enter the email address that is used as the sender of the email.
Mail server TLS encryption	Enable this option if TLS is required for the connection to the mail server.
Mail server authentication	Enable this option if authentication is required for the connection to the mail server.
Mail server username	Enter the username to be used.
Mail server password	Enter the password for the username specified above.
Always use FileCap system e-mail address for notifications	If this option is enabled, notifications will always be sent on behalf of the email address specified under “FileCap system e-mail address”. If the option is disabled, notifications will be sent on behalf of the downloader.

Business Rules (DLP)

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Apply business rules to internal recipients as well	Apply business rules to both external and internal recipients to ensure consistency when using FileCap.
Also scan attachments	FileCap is automatically activated when an attachment contains sensitive information, for example a Dutch Social Security Number (BSN), international bank account number (IBAN), or credit card number (CC), depending on the configured business rules. FileCap scans the first 1024 Kb of each attachment for the sake of user-friendliness and market conformity.
Automatically trigger FileCap usage when the subject or body of an email contains a Dutch Social Security Number (BSN), international bank account number (IBAN), or credit card (CC) number	FileCap is automatically activated when an email contains sensitive personal identification or financial information in the form of a Dutch Social Security Number (BSN), international bank account number (IBAN), or credit card number (CC) in the subject or body of the email.
Utilize FileCap when specific words are detected in the subject or body of an email	FileCap is activated when specific words are detected in the subject or body of an email, providing additional protection for sensitive content.
Automatically enable FileCap when the sensitivity of the email is set to “confidential.”	When the sensitivity setting of an email is set to “confidential”, FileCap is automatically enabled to ensure the security of the communication.
Use BCC instead of CC when the number of CC recipients exceeds 10 to maintain privacy. Configure a “Never with FileCap” list to prevent messages from being sent with FileCap to specific domains or email addresses.	When the number of CC recipients in an email exceeds 10, the recipients are automatically placed in the BCC field to protect privacy.
Configure a “Never with FileCap” list	Configure a “Never with FileCap” list to prevent messages from being sent with FileCap to specific domains or email addresses. This way, messages can be sent securely without using FileCap functionality.
Configure an “Always with FileCap” list	Set up an “Always with FileCap” list to ensure that messages to designated domains or email addresses are always sent with FileCap. This guarantees consistent secure communication.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Ask the FileCap support assistant at chat.filecap.com — it knows the full FileCap documentation and answers your questions directly, 24 hours a day.

Can I use FileCap with Gmail or Hotmail?#

Absolutely! There are several ways to use FileCap in combination with Gmail, Hotmail, iCloud Mail, Yahoo Mail, or other email providers.

If you use Gmail, Hotmail, or another online mail provider through your web browser, you can simply go to your FileCap portal, log in with your email address, and securely send a message or files to the recipients. If you have configured this within FileCap, you will receive a confirmation of your sent message. When a recipient reads the message or downloads files, you will also be notified, and when you receive a reply from a recipient, you will get a notification in your mailbox and can read the reply on the FileCap portal.
If you use Hotmail, Gmail, or another email service in combination with Outlook, you can also choose to use the FileCap Outlook add-in. You can register it with your own email address and link it to your FileCap environment. After registration, you can easily send secure email and files via the FileCap add-in.
Do you have an email address ending in @hotmail.com or @outlook.com? Then you can also very easily add the FileCap add-in to your webmail environment directly from your mailbox. Start a new email, click the 3 dots at the bottom of the screen (next to the OneDrive icon) and choose “Get Add-ins”. Then click “My add-ins”, choose “Add a custom add-in”, and then “Add from file…”. You can download a manifest file (an XML file) from the FileCap administration interface. You can upload it here. After that, you can activate the add-in and start using it right away.

It is currently not (yet) possible to use FileCap with the Google Chrome browser via an extension. This may become possible in the future. Keep an eye on our website!

FileCap Documentation

Admin panel

Admin panel users#

Company identity

Dashboard

Firewall rules

FileCap server#

FileCap API/plugins#

Installation options Office 365 Add-in

Installation options Outlook Add-in

Install the EXE file#

Install the MSI file#

Log viewer

Portal access

Transfers

Update

Update#

Plan update#

Verification options

Admin user settings

Change Password#

Two-factor authentication#

Attachment settings

Invites

License

Refresh license#

SMS verification

Specific settings Outlook Add-in

HKEY_CURRENT_USER or HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE#

Default registry locations#

System requirements Office 365 Add-in

Text management

Notifications#

SMS#

Company passwords

Portals

Public invitations

Creating a new link#

Remove the Office365 Web Add-in

SSL

System requirements Outlook Add-in

System requirements#

Supported Microsoft Windows versions#

Add-ins and apps

Windows Outlook#

Office 365#

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Manifest#

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API Key#

Backups

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Create backup#

Restore backup#

FileCap Office 365 Add-in User Guide

Resource usage

Uninstall the FileCap Outlook Add-in

Configuring MSGraph permissions

Prerequisites#

Option A (fastest): Microsoft manages the consent settings#

Option B: Allow user consent for ‘low impact’ permissions#

Mail

Business Rules (DLP)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use FileCap with Gmail or Hotmail?#