This tools help encrypt the file to secure the confidentially and integrity of the file from unauthorized person.
STEP 1 : Choose any confidential file to encrypt. AxCrypt also can
encrypt many file at the same time if the files are in the same folder.
STEP 2 : Right click on the file or folder that want to encrypt > select AxCrypt from the menu > select Encrypt to encrypt those selected file/folder.
STEP 3 : Create a passphrase to secure the file. Try create a strong
passphrase by creating a long and mix with symbols, number, capital
letters and etc. The stronger the passphrase, the stronger the
encryption.
STEP 4 : After the encryption, the file icon will change to the AxCrypt shield. It also will change the file extension to .axx.
STEP 5 : When you try to open the encrypted file, it will ask you the
passphrase. So you need to remember the passphrase to use the file
again. After you edit the file, it will automatically encrypt the
changes. Do not tick the check box says “Remember this decryption” so
that only an authorized person that have the passphrase only can open
the file.
# If you no longer want to keep this file as an encrypted file, right-click on the file and select Decrypt at the menu so it will permanently change it back to normal file.
