> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.fenixpyre.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.fenixpyre.com/fenixpyre-features/periodic-encryption-service.md). # Periodic Encryption Service ### **What is the Periodic Encryption Service?** The Periodic Encryption Service (also known as the **Scanner**) is a FenixPyre Windows endpoint feature that regularly scans [protected folders](/fenixpyre-for-admins/admin-dashboard/user-policies/policy-rules-guide.md#protected-folders) and encrypts any unencrypted files it finds. It runs on a configurable schedule on the Windows agent. *** ### **What Problem Does It Solve?** The [Automatic Encryption Service](/fenixpyre-features/automatic-encryption-service.md) protects files the moment they appear in a protected folder, but some files can slip through - for example, a file that was in use by another process at the time, or one that was added while the agent was offline. The Periodic Encryption Service acts as a scheduled safety net: it sweeps protected folders at regular intervals and encrypts anything that was missed, so no unencrypted file lingers in a protected location. *** ### **How Does It Work?** * On a recurring schedule, the service scans each protected folder and encrypts any unencrypted files it finds. * The **scan frequency** is configurable from the user policy under **Endpoint Settings**, from 30 minutes up to 1440 minutes (every 24 hours). * Recommended value: **30 minutes**. The configuration setting to manage scan intervals was introduced in FenixPyre Windows Agent v6.2.0. {% hint style="info" %} **Limitations** * Placeholder files in OneDrive or SharePoint folders remain unencrypted. * Network shared folders are excluded from scans, except for Egnyte Connected Folders. {% endhint %} *** ### **Key Benefits** * Provides a scheduled fallback that catches files the Automatic Encryption Service may have missed. * Ensures protected folders remain free of unencrypted files over time. * Lets administrators balance protection and performance by tuning the scan frequency. *** {% hint style="success" %} Learn how to configure this from the [Periodic Encryption Service policy settings](/fenixpyre-for-admins/admin-dashboard/user-policies/policy-rules-guide.md#periodic-encryption-service). Use it alongside the [Automatic Encryption Service](/fenixpyre-features/automatic-encryption-service.md), which encrypts files immediately as they are added to protected folders. {% endhint %} For more information on how to enable and configure the Periodic Encryption Service, please contact [FenixPyre Support](mailto:support@fenixpyre.com). --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.fenixpyre.com/fenixpyre-features/periodic-encryption-service.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.