If you select passphrase encryption, enter and confirm the desired passphrase. Only those persons who know the passphrase will be able to open the archive. (OR) Encrypt with passphrase only: lets you encrypt this PGP Zip archive to a passphrase you specify when saving the archive. If you select public-key encryption, either drag and drop the public keys of the recipients onto the box or click the plus-sign icon and choose the public keys of the recipients. This ensures that only those recipient(s) can open the archive. Click on the Security tab and select the desired type of encryption:Įncrypt with Recipient Keys: Lets you encrypt the PGP Zip archive to the public keys of the recipient(s). Open Encryption Desktop, pull down the File menu, select New, then slide over and select PGP Zip.You can encrypt a PGP Zip archive to a PGP key or to a passphrase for recipients who have Encryption Desktop. PGP Zip is a feature that lets you put any combination of files and folders into an encrypted, compressed package for convenient transport or backup. HOW TO: Encrypt Files using PGP Zip for Mac OS Xīelow are steps for encrypting files using PGP Zip.

This article describes how to encrypt files using Symantec Encryption Desktop (previously PGP Desktop) for Mac OS X.

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