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7za Command: Encrypt An Existing Archive
An engineer would use the 7za command to encrypt an existing archive file with a password and enable header encryption before sharing sensitive project data with a client. Exact CLI syntax to encrypt an existing archive using 7za.
When to use this: An engineer would use the 7za command to encrypt an existing archive file with a password and enable header encryption before sharing sensitive project data with a client.
Command Syntax
7za a <path/to/encrypted.7z> -p<password> -mhe=<on> <path/to/archive.7z>7za a <path/to/encrypted.7z> -p<password> -mhe=<on> <path/to/archive.7z>Command Breakdown
-p<password>- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-mhe=<on>- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to encrypt an existing archive using 7za.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
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