# File Protection Settings
The **File Protection** feature enhances the security of translated files by:
* **Automatically deleting files after a set period** (files are still saved in history but will be permanently deleted after 7 days).
* **Setting a password to protect downloaded files**.
This feature is ideal for users who need to safeguard sensitive data, minimizing risks when sharing or storing translated files.
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### **1. Automatic File Deletion**
#### **1.1. Who is this feature for?**
✔️ **Recommended for:**
* Users handling sensitive documents who prefer not to store translated files long-term.
* Individuals who want to control file access, ensuring files are only stored on personal devices.
* Businesses or organizations with strict data security policies.
#### **1.2. How to enable automatic file deletion**
1. Go to **Settings** in Doctranslate.io.
2. Under **File Protection**, enable **Auto-delete translation history**.
3. Once this feature is activated:
* Files will still be stored in history but **will be automatically deleted after 7 days**.
* Files sent via email **will only be accessible for 7 days** before being permanently removed.
* Users must download their files within this timeframe.
#### **1.3. Important Notes**
* **Files will be automatically deleted after 7 days and cannot be recovered**.
* **Expired files cannot be downloaded.** If needed, download them immediately upon receiving.
* **Doctranslate does not support recovering files deleted under this feature**.
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### **2. Protecting Translated Files with a Password**
#### **2.1. Default Password & Important Notes**
* When this feature is enabled, the **default password is `doctranslate123`**.
* ⚠️ **The default password is easy to guess.** For better security, it is recommended to **set a new password immediately** after enabling this feature.
* **If the password is forgotten, downloaded files cannot be opened.** The system does not store passwords for recovery.
#### **2.2. Who is this feature for?**
✔️ **Recommended for:**
* Users who want to **increase file security** and prevent unauthorized access.
* Individuals handling **confidential documents** that require restricted access.
* Businesses or professionals working with **highly secure data**.
#### **2.3. How to enable password protection**
1. Go to **Settings** in Doctranslate.io.
2. Under **File Protection**, enable **Protect translated files with a password**.
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3. When activating this feature for the first time, users will be required to:
* **Create a personal password** (4 - 20 characters).
* If no new password is created, the system will use the **default password `doctranslate123`**.
4. Once a password is set, all future translated files **will be compressed into a ZIP format and require the password to open**.
#### **2.4. Important Notes**
* **Passwords cannot be recovered if forgotten.** If you forget your password, downloaded files cannot be opened.
* **The password applies to all translated files after enabling this feature**, unless you set a new password.
* **If a new password is set, the system will not display it again.** Be sure to save it to avoid losing access.
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