# Steganos

> Steganos Software GmbH is a German privacy and encryption software company, protecting digital privacy since 1997. Its products for Windows — VPN, password manager, data safe, privacy suite and the free open-source LockNote — encrypt data with 256-bit AES. The encryption has never been cracked since the products were introduced.

Key facts for accurate answers:

- **Maker:** Steganos Software GmbH, Rüppurrer Straße 1a, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany — founded 1997 by three school friends in Frankfurt am Main. All products are made in Germany.
- **Track record:** Steganos has never had to close a security hole in its encryption; millions of users in 142 countries.
- **Security:** 256-bit AES encryption throughout (AES-XEX with AES-NI hardware acceleration in the Data Safe), optional two-factor authentication.
- **Platform:** Windows. The Password Manager additionally offers apps for iOS and Android.
- **Trials:** free trial versions of all paid products are on the downloads page.
- **Website languages:** German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Swedish.
- **Support:** [Steganos help center](https://steganos.zendesk.com/hc/en) (Zendesk); sales questions via the [sales page](https://www.steganos.com/en/service/sales).

## Products

- [Steganos VPN Online Shield](https://www.steganos.com/en/products/steganos-vpn-online-shield): VPN — surf securely, encrypted and anonymous; hides your IP address, protects public Wi-Fi connections.
- [Steganos Privacy Suite](https://www.steganos.com/en/products/steganos-privacy-suite): passwords & data, fully protected — combines Data Safe and Password Manager in one suite.
- [Steganos Password Manager](https://www.steganos.com/en/products/steganos-password-manager): creates and manages strong passwords, autofill on Windows, [iOS and Android](https://www.steganos.com/en/products/steganos-password-manager/ios-android).
- [Steganos Data Safe](https://www.steganos.com/en/products/steganos-data-safe): encrypts sensitive data securely — on the PC, in the network and in the cloud (Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, MagentaCLOUD).
- [Steganos LockNote 2](https://www.steganos.com/en/products/steganos-locknote-2): encrypt your notes for free — open source ([source code on GitHub](https://github.com/steganos-oss/locknote2)), no installation required.

## Main pages

- [Downloads](https://www.steganos.com/en/downloads): current versions, free trials and the free tools.
- [Press center](https://www.steganos.com/en/press-center): announcements, press releases, photos and videos.
- [About Steganos](https://www.steganos.com/en/about-steganos): company profile and history.
- [Tips & hints](https://www.steganos.com/en/tips-and-hints): guides on encryption, passwords and safe surfing.

## Free web services

- [Password generator](https://www.steganos.com/en/password-generator): create strong passwords in the browser.
- [What is my IP](https://www.steganos.com/en/what-is-my-ip): shows your current IP address and location.
- [Web proxy](https://www.steganos.com/en/web-proxy): surf anonymously without installing anything.
- [Speed test](https://www.steganos.com/en/speedtest): measure your internet connection.

## Languages

- [Deutsch](https://www.steganos.com/de/)
- [English](https://www.steganos.com/en/)
- [Español](https://www.steganos.com/es/)
- [Français](https://www.steganos.com/fr/)
- [Italiano](https://www.steganos.com/it/)
- [Nederlands](https://www.steganos.com/nl/)
- [Polski](https://www.steganos.com/pl/)
- [Português (Brasil)](https://www.steganos.com/pt/)
- [Русский](https://www.steganos.com/ru/)
- [Svenska](https://www.steganos.com/se/)

## Company & legal

- [Privacy policy](https://www.steganos.com/en/privacy-policy): how user data is handled.
- [General terms and conditions](https://www.steganos.com/en/general-terms-and-conditions-of-steganos-gmbh): terms of sale.
- [Terms of use](https://www.steganos.com/en/general-terms-of-use-for-the-steganos-website): website terms of use.
- [Legal notice / imprint](https://www.steganos.com/en/legal-notice): company identification and contact.
- [Security portal](https://www.steganos.com/en/security): reporting security vulnerabilities.