How to set a password for ZIP compressed files?

php editor Xigua often uses ZIP compressed files to save storage space and transfer files. However, some files contain sensitive information and require password encryption for security. So, how to set the password for ZIP compressed files? In this article, we will introduce in detail how to set a password for ZIP files under Windows and Mac OS systems to help you better protect the security of your files. Both individual users and business users can benefit from it.

To set a password for a ZIP file, we need to use decompression software that supports the ZIP format, such as 7-Zip or WinRAR.

When compressing files, you can set a password at the same time. First, select the file or folder that needs to be compressed, right-click the mouse, find the option list of the decompression software, such as WinRAR, and select [Add to compressed file]. Then select the [Add to compressed file] option and find the [Add to compressed file] option. You can find the option list of compression software, such as WinRAR, and select [Add to compressed file]. In the pop-up option list, select [Add to compressed file], then set the password for the compressed file, and click [OK].

After the [Compressed File Name and Parameters] dialog box pops up, click [Set Password], then enter the password in the pop-up password field. After clicking [OK], the password will be set for the compressed ZIP file at the same time.

After setting the password, click to open the ZIP compressed file. You can see the files in the compressed package, but when you want to open the file, a dialog box will pop up, prompting that you need to enter the password to open the file.

If the subsequent compressed ZIP file does not require password protection, what should I do if I want to cancel the password?

Some decompression software, such as WinRAR and 7-ZIP, do not have the "cancel password" function. They can only decompress the ZIP file with a password and then compress it into a compressed package without a password.

If you find it cumbersome and don’t want to decompress and then compress, we can also use Windows Explorer to clear the password of the ZIP file.

First, open the ZIP file through Windows Explorer.

After opening the folder, right-click on the blank area and select [Delete Password];

After the dialog box pops up, enter the originally set password in the password field to unlock the password for the files in the ZIP archive.

It should be noted that the above two methods are used to cancel the original password when you know the password of the ZIP file and there is no need to protect the file. When canceling, you must enter the originally set password. If you accidentally forget your password, you will need the help of other tools.

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