Zipper: Documentation

Learn how to install, configure, and send secure attachments with the Zipper Chrome Extension.

Installation

Installing Zipper Extension

To get started, you’ll need to install the Zipper extension from the Chrome Web Store.

  • 1 Open the Chrome browser and navigate to the Zipper extension page.
  • 2 Click the "Add to Chrome" button.
  • 3 Click "Add extension" when the confirmation pop-up appears.
  • 4 The Zipper icon will now appear in your browser’s toolbar.

Accessing the Extension

For quick access, we recommend pinning the extension to your toolbar.

  1. Click the puzzle-piece icon (Extensions) in the top-right.
  2. Find "Zipper" in the list.
  3. Click the pin icon next to it.

Logging In and Granting Permissions

The first time you click the Zipper icon, you will be asked to sign in to your Google account. This is a crucial step that allows the extension to function.

Login Process

Click the Zipper icon in your toolbar.
Prompt "Sign in with Google" will open in a new window.
Choose the Google account you wish to use.
Review the list of permissions required.

Understanding Required Permissions

To work seamlessly with your Google Account, Zipper requires your permission for certain actions.

Managing Emails

Permission: Read, compose, and send all your email from Gmail.

This allows Zipper to open a compose window, attach your files, and send the email on your behalf, just as if you were doing it in Gmail.

Access Your Contacts

Permission: See, edit and download contacts.

This enables the auto-complete feature in the "To," "Cc," and "Bcc" fields, making it faster to add recipients.

Important Security Note

Zipper handles your data with the highest level of security. Your email content and attachments are only processed to perform actions, and never stored or shared.

Please read the Privacy Policy for more information.

Composing and Sending Emails

After logging in, you can start using Zipper to send secure attachments. While primarily for attachments, you can also view your inbox within the extension.

The Extension Interface

  • Click the Zipper icon to open the main dashboard.
  • Switch to the "Compose" tab to start a new draft.
  • Recipients (To/Cc/Bcc)
    Subject & Body
    Paperclip icon to Attach Files

Selecting a Sending Mode

Before sending, choose one of the four secure modes available at the bottom of the window:

Normal Zip Secure Zip Secure Zip Link

Detailed Sending Modes

1 Zip

Zips attachments into a single, unencrypted .zip file attached directly to the email.

How it Works

Compresses selected files into a standard archive to reduce size and bundle multiple items.

Best For

General file organization where additional encryption is not required.

2 Secure Zip

Creates a password-protected zip. The file and its password are sent in two separate emails automatically.

"Please note that you will receive a separate email containing the password..."

3 Secure Zip Link

The highest security tier. Requires recipient email verification via a one-time link to retrieve the zip password.

Security vs. Complexity Analysis

Mode Security Recipent Action
Zip ● Low Direct Open
Secure Zip ●● Medium Password from 2nd Email
Secure Link ●●● High Link + Email Verification

Secure link data is stored for 30 days. We never store actual email content or attachments on our servers.

Resending Secure Links

If a recipient misses their link, you can easily resend it. Locate the original email in your Zipper "Sent" folder. You will find options to copy the current password or trigger a new unique link email to the recipient.