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# Encrypting Network Data During Copy Items and Install Packages Tasks

Remote Desktop can send files for Copy Items and Install Packages via encrypted transport. This option is not enabled by default, and you must either enable it explicitly for each copy task, or in a global setting in Remote Desktop's preferences. Even installer package files can be intercepted if not encrypted.

## To encrypt individual file copying and package installation tasks:

In the Copy Items task or Install Packages task configuration window, select "Encrypt network data."

## To set a default encryption preference for file copies:

1. In the Remote Desktop Preferences window, select the Security pane.
2. Check "Encrypt network data when using Copy Items" or "Encrypt network data when using Install Packages," as desired.

Alternatively, you could encrypt a file archive before copying it. The encrypted archive could be intercepted, but it would be unreadable.