Mark File as PGP-encrypted
- Last Updated: January 26, 2022
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- MOVEit Automation
- Version 2026
- Documentation
By default, MOVEit Automation sends files under their original name. You can indicate to your recipient that the file you are sending is PGP-encrypted by appending
.pgp
to the filename.
To do this, edit the task's destination.
Details:
- Click TASKS. Create a new traditional or advanced task, or edit an existing task, so that it contains a process to encrypt files.
- Do one of the following:
- Add a destination: Click Step > Destination, specify how to save the destination file, and click Next. The next Edit Destination dialog box opens.
- or -
- Edit an existing destination: In the destination row, click the more options icon
and select Edit. The Edit Destination dialog box opens.
- Add a destination: Click Step > Destination, specify how to save the destination file, and click Next. The next Edit Destination dialog box opens.
- Uncheck the Use original filename(s) checkbox. Change the filename to [OrigName].pgp and click Save.