Send Encrypted Archives Safely (7z/ZIP) with Split-Channel Passwords
Send Encrypted Archives Safely (7z/ZIP) with Split-Channel Passwords
Why “just a zip” can still leak
Legacy ZIP encryption (ZipCrypto) is weak, and many people paste the password in the same email or chat. Use strong encryption (7z or ZIP-AES), a memorable but long passphrase, and split the delivery channels.
Step-by-step (Windows/macOS/Linux)
- Prepare the files: remove hidden data (EXIF/author). Redaction guide: Redact Sensitive Info in Screenshots and PDFs.
- Create an encrypted archive:
- 7-Zip (Windows/macOS via 3rd-party ports): choose 7z or zip with AES-256, set a long passphrase, enable “encrypt file names.”
- macOS: the built-in
zipuses legacy crypto—prefer tools that support ZIP-AES (e.g., Keka) or create a 7z archive. - Linux: use
7z a -t7z -p(AES-256) or modernzipwith-eonly if confirmed as ZIP-AES.
- Deliver safely: send the archive link as a one-time, expiring link and share the passphrase via SMS/phone. Basics: The Safe Way to Share Passwords in 2025 (No Email).
- Protect the link: disable chat link previews to avoid auto-fetch: Prevent Accidental Link Previews.
- After download: delete or let the link expire; rotate the passphrase if it might have leaked.
How to choose a passphrase (fast)
- Use 4–6 unrelated words or a manager-generated random passphrase.
- Don’t reuse a password from anywhere else.
- Store a backup in your manager as a secure note (not in a thread).
Troubleshooting
- Recipient can’t open: confirm they use a tool that supports 7z or ZIP-AES.
- Preview “burned” your link: regenerate the link with a shorter expiry and share again.
- Accidental leak: act quickly—revoke the link, rotate the passphrase, and follow the playbook: The Simple Incident Playbook for Leaked Passwords.
Useful external references
Related reading
The Beginner’s Guide to Zero-Knowledge Sharing · Share Sensitive Photos & Documents Safely · Send Banking Details Safely
Bottom line
Use 7z or ZIP-AES with a long passphrase, deliver the file and passphrase on separate channels, and keep the link short-lived.
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