Simple File Vault – Secure Client Document Manager, File Sharing & Frontend Uploader
Simple File Vault is a fast, lightweight, and secure frontend file manager and client document portal. Designed for agencies, law firms, accountants, consultants, and WooCommerce site owners, it lets you exchange private documents with clients directly on your WordPress site—without giving them acce
Simple File Vault is a fast, lightweight, and secure frontend file manager and client document portal. Designed for agencies, law firms, accountants, consultants, and WooCommerce site owners, it lets you exchange private documents with clients directly on your WordPress site—without giving them access to the WordPress admin dashboard.
Whether you need a frontend file upload form, a client-facing download portal, or a secure self-hosted alternative to Dropbox, Google Drive, or the discontinued File Away plugin, Simple File Vault delivers modern performance with zero database bloat.
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Why Choose Simple File Vault?
- No Admin Access Required: Keep clients and external users completely on the frontend.
- Modern Alternative to File Away: Clean, modern, secure code base built for current WordPress standards without legacy vulnerabilities.
- Rock-Solid Security: Automatic server-level directory shielding ( .htaccess and index.php ), strict MIME validation, and path traversal mitigation protect your server from unauthorized script execution.
- Blazing Fast Layouts: Hardware-accelerated CSS Grid and List layouts display documents cleanly on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
- Native Gutenberg & Shortcode Ready: Add a vault anywhere using native Gutenberg blocks or the flexible [sfvlt_safe_file_vault] shortcode.
Core Features (Free Version)
- Drag-and-Drop Frontend Uploader: Effortless document submission for clients, partners, and visitors.
- Instant Lightbox Previews: In-browser preview modal for PDFs, images, and streaming audio/video (MP4, MP3, WebM) without forcing an immediate file download.
- Secure Path Isolation: Uploads are stored in isolated, non-browsable directory structures ( wp-content/uploads/safe-vault/ ).
- Automated Email Notifications: Instantly alert administrators or clients whenever new files are submitted.
- Webhook Automation: Send instant file-upload event payloads directly to Zapier, Make, Slack, or Microsoft Teams.
