

As such, many users of the Windows 11 operating system are likely to come across the need to password protect a Zip file. Protecting important files with a password is a key part of keeping your data secure. Overview of Password Protecting a Zip File on Windows 11

Now the zip file is password protected and can only be opened by entering the correct password. To add password protection, right-click the zipped folder, and then select “Add a password”. Then select “Compressed (zipped) folder”.
