Create a ZIP File

How to compress files into a ZIP archive before uploading.

For uploads of more than 200 files, DekkoSecure strongly recommends compressing your data in to a ZIP file before adding it to the system. Uploading, sharing and downloading hundreds of individual files can take a long time because each one is uniquely encrypted on your computer.

Note: ZIP files cannot be unzipped in the DekkoSecure app.

Create a ZIP file on Windows

  1. Right-click on the files or folder(s) and select "Compress to ZIP file":

  2. Your computer will create a ZIP file in the same location as the original folder/files:

That's it! You are ready to upload and share your ZIP file.

Create a ZIP file on a Mac

  1. Right-click on the files or folder(s) and select "Compress":

  2. Your Mac will create a ZIP file in the same location as the original folder/files (we suggest renaming the file):

That's it! You are ready to upload and share your ZIP file.

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