7-Zip: Encrypt archive files with a password
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In this practical tip you will learn how to encrypt archive files with a password in 7-Zip. You can find illustrated instructions in our gallery.
Encrypt archive files in 7-Zip with a password
Install the 32-bit or 64-bit version of the program - depending on which CPU your computer has.
- Open 7-Zip and go to the directory where your file to be encrypted is located. Click on "Add". Alternatively, you can right-click on the file to be encrypted in Windows Explorer. Then choose "7-Zip" -> "Add to archive".
- In the opened window, enter "zip" as the archive format. Under "Encryption" type a password in the two fields and then click "OK".
- If you click on a file in the encrypted folder, you will be asked to enter a password.
- You can also unzip the whole folder. To do this, right-click on the archive file and select "Extract all". You will also be asked to enter a password. Alternatively, you can also use 7-Zip for unpacking. To do this, right-click on the folder and select "7-Zip" -> "Extract files ...". Enter your password in the opened window and click on "OK".
Another practical tip tells you how to unpack defective archives.
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In 7-Zip, click "Add" to create an archive file.
In order to be able to decrypt your file independently of 7-Zip, select "zip" as the archive format.
Click on the encrypted file and enter your password.
You can also decrypt the file with 7-Zip.
