How do I add a password to a zip file?
Encryption SystemWhen you compress or archive files by zipping them, you can protect them with a password. ZIP supports password protection using a symmetric encryption system. New encryption methods like the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), also known as Rijndael, are also supported in later versions. ZIP protection can be done using a number of facilities, one of which is the WinZip utility. Simply download and install the WinZip utility or another zipping product to be able to password your zipped files.WinZipUsing the WinZip utility, select “Explore” and browse for files to be included into the zip file. Select “Add to Zip…” and add all the files you want to be included into the zip folder. Select a location on your hard drive to save the file to. Click on “Password” and enter the password of the zip.
