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Creating a password-protected archive

7Z Creating archives Visual guide · 5 steps
In this guide 5 steps

  1. Step 1

    Open the folder that holds the file or folder and tap the three dots next to it.

    Step 1: Open the folder that holds the file or folder and tap the three dots next to it.

  2. Step 2

    Tap Create archive.

    Step 2: Tap Create archive.

  3. Step 3

    Turn on Protect with password and type a password. For a Zip archive, choose the Encryption: AES-256 gives strong protection and is the default. Only choose ZipCrypto if the archive has to open in an old program that doesn't support AES-256.

    Step 3: Turn on Protect with password and type a password.

  4. Step 4

    For a 7z archive, you can also turn on Hide file names. Then nobody can see the list of files without the password.

    Step 4: For a 7z archive, you can also turn on Hide file names.

  5. Step 5

    Tap Create archive. 7Z shows Created when it's done.

    Step 5: Tap Create archive. 7Z shows Created when it's done.

  6. You can add a password to Zip, 7z, JAR and APK archives.

    Keep the password somewhere safe. Without it, nobody can open the archive, and that includes 7Z.