Connect Mega to Shift so you can merge all your web apps into your browser
Download ShiftWhat is MEGA?
MEGA is a cloud storage and file-sharing service built around end-to-end, zero-knowledge encryption. It provides browser-based storage along with desktop and mobile apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, and is used by individuals and teams that want encrypted cloud storage across multiple devices.
MEGA supports encrypted file and folder sharing, password and expiry controls for links, file requests that let others upload files without accessing the rest of your storage, file versioning, and recovery features. It also provides MEGA CMD for command-line workflows and MEGA S4 for S3-compatible object storage. MEGA's broader product ecosystem includes services such as VPN and password management, with availability depending on the current plan or subscription.
How MEGA works in Shift
Adding MEGA to Shift lets you keep the MEGA web client alongside the communication and productivity apps used with your files. Add MEGA from the Shift sidebar and create a Space for a client, project, or team that groups MEGA with tools such as Gmail, Slack, Docs, or a project management app.
For example, open a MEGA folder and generate an encrypted share link, then keep Gmail or Slack alongside it to send the link without moving between separate browser windows. When collecting files from clients or collaborators, keep a MEGA File Request page available with the related email or project tracker so you can check incoming uploads and update the corresponding task.
Shift's multi-account functionality can keep separate MEGA accounts signed in at the same time, which is useful when personal, client, or team storage must remain separate. You can also keep MEGA's web transfer manager available while working in another app to check active uploads and downloads. If you use the MEGA desktop client, MEGAsync continues handling local synchronization separately while the web account remains accessible in Shift.
For development workflows, create a Space with MEGA S4 documentation and the web client alongside the tools used to manage S3-compatible storage. MEGA CMD and other local command-line tools continue to run outside Shift, while their documentation and related web resources can remain grouped in the same Space.
Alternatives to MEGA
- Sync.com — A privacy-focused cloud storage service that provides zero-knowledge encryption, file sharing, desktop synchronization, and business administration features; consider Sync.com when encrypted storage and team file management are primary requirements.
- Proton Drive — An end-to-end encrypted cloud storage service integrated with the broader Proton ecosystem, including Proton Mail, VPN, Pass, and Calendar; consider Proton Drive if you already use Proton products or want storage connected to the same privacy-focused account ecosystem.
- pCloud — A cloud storage platform with desktop and mobile access, file sharing, media features, and virtual drive functionality; consider pCloud if media access or its available long-term storage plans fit your requirements. Client-side encrypted storage may depend on the selected product or add-on.
- Tresorit — An encrypted cloud storage and file-sharing platform aimed at businesses and organizations with security, administration, and compliance requirements; consider Tresorit when enterprise controls and encrypted collaboration are priorities.
- Internxt — A privacy-focused cloud storage service offering encrypted file storage and synchronization across supported platforms; consider Internxt when evaluating simpler privacy-oriented alternatives to larger cloud storage providers.
FAQ
1. How much does a MEGA subscription cost?
MEGA offers free storage as well as paid subscription tiers. Its individual plans typically include Pro options with increasing storage and transfer allowances, while business and object-storage products have separate pricing structures. Plan names, storage allocations, transfer limits, and prices can change by region, so check MEGA's current pricing page before choosing a subscription.
2. What are the features of MEGA?
MEGA provides end-to-end encrypted cloud storage, browser and desktop access, mobile apps, encrypted file and folder sharing, password and expiry controls for links, File Requests, file versioning and recovery, and transfer management. It also offers MEGA CMD for command-line workflows and MEGA S4 for S3-compatible object storage.
3. Can MEGA be trusted?
MEGA uses client-side, zero-knowledge encryption designed so stored file contents are encrypted before reaching MEGA's servers. Security requirements vary between individuals and organizations, so users handling regulated or sensitive information should review MEGA's current security documentation, encryption design, published audits, and applicable compliance information before deployment.
4. Do you need to pay for MEGA?
No. MEGA provides a free plan for basic cloud storage and file sharing. Paid Pro plans increase storage and transfer allowances and may provide additional functionality, while products such as business storage and MEGA S4 have their own limits and pricing. Check MEGA's current plan comparison for the exact features included with each tier.
5. Can I use multiple MEGA accounts in Shift?
Yes. Shift's multi-account functionality can keep separate MEGA accounts signed in simultaneously. You can place them in different Spaces for personal, client, or team storage and keep each account alongside the email, chat, or project apps used with its files.
6. How do I add and use MEGA inside Shift?
Add MEGA from the Shift App Directory and sign in to your account. Place MEGA in a Space with the related apps you use for that workflow, such as Gmail, Slack, or a project management tool. From the MEGA web client, you can manage files, monitor transfers, create encrypted share links, or check File Requests while keeping the related communication or project information available in the same Space.
