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Many projects require files to be encrypted within a ResVault Virtual Machine before being downloaded. 

On Windows VMs, the 7-Zip tool is used for this.



1. Connect to the VM

2. If you have multiple files intended for the same destination, it is best to put them into a folder.

3. Select an individual file or folder of files and right click.
[[File:7-zip.add to archive.png|frame|left|Right click, select "7-Zip" and "Add to archive..."]]






























4 In the 7-zip options, select:

4.1 Archive format: zip

4.2 Encryption method: AES-256

4.3 Enter and Reenter a password

5. Click OK
[[File:7-zip.options.png|frame|left|Be sure to use zip format, AES-256 encryption and a password]]





































6. 7-Zip will create a compressed file that is encrypted and protected with a password.

7. You can now return to the tiCrypt Connect in your browser and open the Transfer panel. Select the .zip file and click the Download button.
[[File:Download.png|frame|left]]




























'''When sending the file to someone, be sure to use different methods to send the file and the password. e.g. Email the file and call with the password.'''