← Back to FAQ overview

Windows Client

How can I call up Password Depot to encrypt files via command line parameters?

The command line parameters are as follows:

  • pdFileTools.exe <-encrypt|-decrypt|-erase> <FileName>

  • -encrypt: File encryption

  • -decrypt: File decryption

  • -erase: Delete file

  • <FileName>: File containing the name of the working directory and the files to be processed.

The format of the temporary file must be as follows:

  • First line - Full path to the directory containing the files.

  • Further lines - The respective files

WARNING: <FileName> is NOT the file to be encrypted, but a temporary file that is ALWAYS deleted after the execution.

Example of a call:

C:\Program Files\AceBIT\Password Depot 10\pdfiletools.exe -encrypt

C:\Temp\dateiliste.txt

The temporary file dateiliste.txt must have the following content, for example:

c:\tmp
1.txt
2.txt
3.txt

Problem not solved?

Our support team is happy to help – report a bug, suggest an improvement, or schedule an appointment.

Contact support