Working with encrypted files (FileMaker Pro Advanced)
You work with encrypted files the same way you do with unencrypted files, with the following exceptions.
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When you open an encrypted database file, you must enter the encryption password before you can enter an account password or access the database. See Opening files protected with passwords.
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When you export records from an encrypted database file, the records are always exported to a file that is not encrypted, regardless of the export file format.
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Contents that are entered in an encrypted interactive container via the progressive download of data are sent through an unencrypted connection.
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You can change the secure or open storage of container data that is stored externally after you encrypt database files. See Setting up container fields to store data externally.
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To add a new database file to an encrypted multi-file solution, encrypt the new file with the same encryption password and shared ID as the database files in the solution.
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After you upload an encrypted database file to FileMaker Server, you must enter the encryption password when you open the file in FileMaker Server. See Uploading files to FileMaker Server and FileMaker Server Help.
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