How to Password Protect an Attachment in an Email

Protecting Your Attachments in Emails

One of the common concerns when sending attachments via email is security. Fortunately, you can take some steps to password protect your attachments, keeping them safe from prying eyes.

Here's how to password protect an attachment in an email:

1. First, before attaching the file, you should compress it into a ZIP folder. Most operating systems have built-in tools for zip compression.
2. Once the file is zipped, right-click on the ZIP folder, select 'Add to archive' or 'Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder,' then you can set a password for the ZIP file.
3. After setting the password, attach the password-protected ZIP file to your email. Remember to share the password with the recipient securely.

By following these simple steps, you can add an extra layer of security to your email attachments. It's essential to protect your sensitive information when sharing files through email.