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-====== Encryption Page (Advanced Site Settings dialog) ======+====== The Encryption Page (Advanced Site Settings dialog) ======
WinSCP can [[file_encryption|seamlessly encrypt your files]] on an SFTP server using AES-256 encryption. WinSCP can [[file_encryption|seamlessly encrypt your files]] on an SFTP server using AES-256 encryption.
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===== File Encryption ===== ===== File Encryption =====
To enable [[file_encryption|file encryption]], check the //Encrypt files// checkbox. To enable [[file_encryption|file encryption]], check the //Encrypt files// checkbox.
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Additionally, encryption key must be generated or set, otherwise the encryption will not be activated. Additionally, encryption key must be generated or set, otherwise the encryption will not be activated.
===== Encryption Options ===== ===== Encryption Options =====
-To start encrypting files, use //Generate Key// button to generate a new key. Make sure you back up the encryption key. If you lose it, you want be able to read your encrypted files. To backup the key, check //Show key// and copy the key from the edit box.+To start encrypting files, use //Generate Key// button to generate a new key. Make sure you back up the encryption key. If you lose it, you won't be able to read your encrypted files. To backup the key, check //Show key// and copy the key from the edit box.
If you want to access already encrypted files, paste your existing encryption key. If you want to access already encrypted files, paste your existing encryption key.

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