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How to password protect a zip file in Windows 11?
I know how to create a zip archive in Windows 11 but I don't know how to add password to zip file as the files are quite sensitive and confidential. What's the easiest way to password protect a zip ...
Windows 11’s built-in ZIP tool doesn’t support passwords. You’ll need a third-party app like 7-Zip (free and reliable) — it lets you create encrypted ZIP/7z files with AES-256. Alternatively, use PowerShell with the Compress-Archive cmdlet + an encryption module, but 7-Zip is by far the simplest and most secure option.