# How to configure Auto Encryption folders

## What is Auto Encryption Folder on Egnyte?

Auto-Encryption is a feature that enables administrators to ensure all files remain encrypted without manual intervention. Once an admin designates a folder as an auto-encryption folder, any new files added will be encrypted periodically by FenixPyre.

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Auto-encryption for a folder can only be enabled by an administrator on FenixPyre.
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### How to add a folder as Auto Encryption Folder?

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### Right-click a folder on Egnyte

Right-click the folder--> **Add to Auto Encryption**. Folders configured for auto encryption will automatically encrypt files added to them.
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### Enable Auto Encryption

To enable auto-encryption on a folder, click on "Enable auto-encryption"
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### Manage Auto Encryption Folders on Dashboard

Log in to the FenixPyre Admin Dashboard and navigate to Integrations and then Egnyte tab. You will find a list of folders designated for auto-encryption. Administrators possess the authority to delete any folder from this list of automatically encrypted folders.

### How to disable auto-encryption setting?

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### Right-click a folder on Egnyte

Right-click the folder--> **Add to Auto Encryption**. Folders configured for auto encryption will automatically encrypt files added to them.
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### Disable Auto Encryption

To disable a folder's Auto Encryption settings click on "Disable auto-encryption"
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