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# cipher
> Display or alter the encryption of directories and files on NTFS volumes.
> More information: <https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/cipher>.
- Display information about a specific encrypted file or directory:
`cipher /c:{{path/to/file_or_directory}}`
- [e]ncrypt a file or directory (files added later to the directory are also encrypted as the directory is marked):
`cipher /e:{{path/to/file_or_directory}}`
- [d]ecrypt a file or directory:
`cipher /d:{{path/to/file_or_directory}}`
- Securely remove a file or directory:
`cipher /w:{{path/to/file_or_directory}}`