GoodReader Data Security: App Password

GoodReader’s front line of defense is the App Password. Independent of your device passcode, you can require a password to launch GoodReader.

This feature shines when used together with our Military-Grade File Encryption. Simply password-protecting the app isn`t that much of a protection. Unless you choose to enable the encryption, the files themselves are still going to be an easy target. However, there`s more inside GoodReader than just files. For instance, there could be remote server connections that could be used to steal your data from remote servers by anyone who has access to GoodReader app on your device. Making sure GoodReader won`t launch without a password is a good way to secure your remote data.

Here’s how to set it up:

• From GoodReader’s main screen, tap the Settings button at the bottom of the screen.
• Select Security Settings → Encryption & Passwords Setup.
• Choose either Simple Password Protection (not recommended) or Encryption (yes please!).
• On the next page under How the app is opened, choose With an App Unlock password or With Touch/Face ID or an App Unlock Password.
• Tap Save (or Next → Save for Encryption) and a pop-up window will appear to create the App Unlock Password.

If you ever want to change the password, go back to Security Settings and select Change App Unlock Password.

To completely disable the protection and remove the app password, go to the same Security Settings → Encryption & Passwords Setup dialog you used to set it up, and simply select No Security.