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title: How to remove encryption from a file
description: decrypt a file, remove encryption,
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# [How to remove encryption from a file](https://www.oxcloud.email/help-and-support/how-to-remove-encryption-from-a-file)

 Written by [Bianca Lopes](https://www.oxcloud.email/help-and-support/author/bianca-lopes) | Nov 19, 2021 2:07:08 PM

To decrypt a file, click on the encrypted file, click on the more actions icon  in the toolbar and select "Remove encryption" from the dropdown menu. Enter your Guard password and click "OK".

 

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