Password Protect Tar.gz File -

Example workflow:

gpg --decrypt myfolder.tar.gz.gpg | tar xzvf - password protect tar.gz file

tar -czvf - folder_name | gpg --symmetric --cipher-algo AES256 -o archive.tar.gz.gpg Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Example workflow: gpg --decrypt myfolder

: Never use flags like -pass pass:password123 . This leaves your password visible in your shell history ( ~/.bash_history ). Always let the tool prompt you manually. password protect tar.gz file