Passwords on rar files are very hard to crack. Depending on the strength of the password that you set, you are assured that your encrypted rar files are safe from unauthorized use. This article will show you in detail how to properly set a password into your rar files.
Why is this Important?
Knowing this procedure will come into handy when you are sending confidential information through the internet. May it be through email or through online storages, it doesn’t matter. Your files will be accessible by anybody once you have uploaded it into the internet. Adding an encryption to it will ensure that only the authorized users can open your important files.
Things You Need:
- A Good Password – It is important to have a strong password. Password cracking tools are readily available in the web, which can easily be used to crack your weak passwords in minutes! For more information on what comprises a strong password you can refer to Microsoft’s Strong Password Guidelines. Here’s an online tool that will generate a strong password for you. And lastly, don’t forget to write down your password and place it somewhere safe, just in case you forget it.
- WinRar – Winrar is a free utility that archives multiple files into a single file, which can be readily extracted anytime. Encrypted or password-protected rar files require a password to authenticate extraction. You can download winrar here, which is available in different languages.
Steps:
- Archive and password-protect your files using winrar. Refer to the video below to for detailed instructions on how to make a password protected rar file.
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