# Upload an Encrypted File

1. On the Vult Dashboard, navigate to the upper right corner and click on "Upload."

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2. Choose the files you wish to upload from your local system.

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3. A popup window will appear, prompting you to name the file. To upload the file as encrypted, select the "Encrypted" folder as the destination for the uploaded file. Refer to the screenshot below for guidance:

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4. After a successful upload, you will find your file listed under the "Encrypted Files" section, accompanied by a lock icon for added security.

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5. For additional file options, click on the three dots below the uploaded file. This will reveal various file operations, as shown below:

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