How to Encrypt a FILE or FOLDER using 7zip software.

[nakamura12]

I noticed a thread where this forum user ask how to encrypt a folder or even a file. I am sharing this as some might not know this. To do be able to encrypt, you must download the software first on their website. https://www.7-zip.org/. There are other same software like this which is winrar and you could encrypt the file using 7zip with password and encrypt again using winrar with password then back to 7zip to encrypt it with password.

Required to download the software first and install it on your Windows.

If it is not necessary to create this thread just to share it then i'll lock the thread.

1.) Locate the file or folder you want to encrypt using 7zip.

2.) Right click the file/folder and there will be a pop-up.

3.) Select "7zip" then another pop-up will show then select "Add to archive".



4.) After clicking the "Add to archive" a new window of 7zip will open the you can change or set the name of the archived file/folder once it is encrypted. Check the highlighted text.


5.) You can choose what type of Archive format. You can choose between 7z, zip, tar and wim.



6.) Next is you have to choose the encryption type. It's best to use AES-256.


7.) You can now set up the password you want. It's best to use a strong password. A guide to create a strong/secured password. [GUIDE] How to Create a Strong/Secure Password


8.) Lastly, Click "OK" to create the encrypted archive with password.

It's up to you if you want to encrypt the encrypted archive several times.

Source: https://www.boisestate.edu/oit-cybersecurity/how-to-use-7-zip-to-encrypt-files-and-folders/
Image source: https://superuser.com/questions/281573/what-are-the-best-options-to-use-when-compressing-files-using-7-zip

[Shamm]

 Thanks for this topic on how to Encrypt a file or Folder using 7zip software maybe I can use this also in making Encrypted file.This topic is really helpful to us specially for newbie who did not know how to Encrypt.

[Pmalek]

The question is, what are you planning to encrypt with 7zip or similar software? Even though files and folders can be encrypted this way, you should not consider encrypting private keys, seeds, or other valuable data, and storing them digitally for any reason. Use pen and paper, nothing else. Encrypting and protecting some personal documents, pictures, or messages from your kids or missus is one thing, but 7zip shouldn't be used for your financials.   

[nakamura12]

The question is, what are you planning to encrypt with 7zip or similar software? Even though files and folders can be encrypted this way, you should not consider encrypting private keys, seeds, or other valuable data, and storing them digitally for any reason. Use pen and paper, nothing else. Encrypting and protecting some personal documents, pictures, or messages from your kids or missus is one thing, but 7zip shouldn't be used for your financials.   

I did use 7zip to encrypt a file document like notepad where I have encrypted it with password and the pc is not connected to Internet at all since we don't have Internet connection at home anymore. Well, I would only do what I stated if the device I used is not connected to the Internet. Mostly, it was eth wallet that time and I still have my wallet secured. I have already stop using private keys or .json file and  now I am using a wallet where I need the seed phrase to connect or open my wallet.