This tool adds password protection to your files before you send them through WeTransfer. Think of it like putting your files in a locked box - only you and the person you're sending to will know the password to open it.
Here's why this matters: WeTransfer's rules say they can look at and use your files for whatever they want once you upload them. But when your files are password-protected, they're scrambled and unreadable without the password. This means WeTransfer can't actually do anything with your files because they can't see what's inside them.
It's like sending a diary written in a secret code - even if someone finds it, they can't read it without knowing how to crack the code.
Important: Remember to share the password with your recipient through a different channel (like a phone call, e-mail or text message) - not through WeTransfer!
Tip: Use a strong password that includes numbers, symbols, and both upper and lowercase letters.
After protecting your files:
Your recipient will need to use this same tool to unlock the files after downloading them.