# How to add a password to zip / 7zip

You will need 7zip installed first.

Highlight and right click the files and add to an archive like the attached.

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When you add to an archive, make sure it's set to ZIP and you can add a password.

This will allow the end user to open the files using the built in Windows zip app and enter the password.

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