How To
Learn how to open and create secure .cake files with Honeycake. Whether you're opening a file or baking your own, we've got you covered.
How To Open a .cake File
Learn how to open .cake files using the Honeycake mobile app or the web browser (no app required).
iPhone/iPad App
Open .cake files directly on your iPhone or iPad using the Honeycake app from the App Store.
Steps:
- Make sure you have the Honeycake app installed from the App Store
- Tap on the .cake file when you receive it (via email, Messages, or other apps)
- Select "Open with Honeycake" from the share menu
- Authenticate using your email and pin
- Once authenticated, the file will decrypt and open automatically
Mobile Tips
If you don't see "Open with Honeycake" in the share menu, make sure the Honeycake app is installed. You can also save the file to Files and open it from there using the Honeycake app.
Web Browser
No app required! Open .cake files directly in your computer's web browser.
Steps:
- Navigate to opener.honeycakefiles.com
- Authenticate using your email and pin
- Upload or drag and drop your .cake file
- Once authenticated, the file will download to your computer's default download directory
Web Browser Tips
The web opener works on any device with a modern web browser - no installation required. Perfect for quick access or when you can't install the app.
How To Bake™
Learn how to secure your files with Honeycake's intuitive Baking™ process. Follow these simple steps to protect your files with enterprise-grade security.
Launch Honeycake and Authenticate
Open the Honeycake application and enter your 4-digit PIN to authenticate and access the main interface.
Security Note
Your PIN is required each time you launch Honeycake to ensure your files remain secure. Choose a secure PIN that you are unlikely to forget. It is an extra layer of security to protect your files, and recovering it or replacing it is intentionally difficult.
Access the Main Interface
After successful authentication, you'll see the main Honeycake interface with the drag-and-drop area ready for your files. You can also click or tap the Honeycake icon to open a file selection screen.
Pro Tip
You can access additional options by clicking the folder icon in the top-left corner to change your default directory, view baked files, or manage opened files.
Configure File Settings
Set up your file security parameters before baking. Configure the display name, expiration date, openable date, and access permissions.
Configuration Options:
- Display Name: The name that will appear for your file
- Expires: How long the file remains accessible (1 Month, 1 Year, etc.)
- Openable Date: Optional future date when the file becomes accessible
- Openenable By: Email addresses or domains that can access the file
Access Control
Use wildcards like *@company.com to allow all users from a specific domain, or list individual email addresses separated by commas.
Choose Your Baking™ Method
Select between two baking options based on your security needs:
Bake™
Quick and simple file encryption with basic security settings. Perfect for everyday file sharing.
Layered Bake™
Advanced security with page-level access controls. Ideal for sensitive files requiring granular permissions. Currently only supported for PDF, CSV, TXT, PPTX, and JSON files.
Layered Bake™: One File, Different Access Permissions
For advanced security, use Layered Bake to set different access permissions for specific sections within your file.
Layered Bake™ Features:
- Select individual sections that need extra security
- Assign different email addresses for each page
- Mix public and private content in the same file
- Perfect for contracts, reports, or presentations with sensitive sections
- Currently only supported for PDF, CSV, TXT, PPTX and JSON files.
Success and File Management
After baking, your file is secure and saved. Only the people you've designated can open it.You can access it through the baked directory or share it directly.
File Management
Click "Open Baked Directory" to access all your secured files, or use the share options to send your file directly to recipients.
Ready to Start Baking™?
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