How it works
+ +
+ Riptide relies on a server agent running locally on your machine as a
+ systemd service. This agent is responsible for managing the file
+ transfer and communicating with the Riptide server over a websocket
+ connection. When a downloader requests a file from you, the agent will
+ POST the file to the central server. The server will then begin to
+ stream the file to the downloader.
+
+ This process is entirely secure, running over https with complete
+ end-to-end encryption. Your server agent authenticates with a 256-bit
+ key, which is generated when you first install the agent. This key is
+ used for all authentication - so no one can pretend to be you or
+ upload a file.
+
+ We are entirely open source, and hosting your own central-api is
+ encouraged for those who want maximum security.
+
+