| 1 | = 7-Zip HowTo Create an Encrypted Zip File |
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| 3 | Tags: [[HowTo]] |
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| 5 | == Procedure |
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| 7 | 1. You first need to install [[http://www.7-zip.org/|7-Zip]] and make sure that the client also has it installed. |
| 8 | 2. Right click on the folder and select `7-Zip > Add to archive`. |
| 9 | 3. Ensure these settings: |
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| 11 | Archive Format:: 7z |
| 12 | Create SFX archive:: Ticked if you want to create a self-extracting EXE file. |
| 13 | Enter Password:: A strong password |
| 14 | Reenter Password:: The same strong password |
| 15 | Encryption Method:: AES-256 |
| 16 | Encrypted file name:: Ticked if file names are sensitive |
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| 18 | 4. Click `OK` to zip and encrypt. |
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