How to create a password-protected ZIP file?

To create a password-protected ZIP file, you can use a software program that supports ZIP encryption, such as WinZip, 7-Zip, or PeaZip.

The general steps are as follows:

1. Download and install the ZIP software.
2. Open the software and select the files or folders.
3. Choose to create a new ZIP archive or add to an existing one.
4. Select the option to encrypt the ZIP file and enter a password of your choice.
5. Confirm the compression and encryption settings and click OK to create the password-protected ZIP file.