Using the Decrypt files action

Use the Decrypt files action to retrieve the contents of encrypted files and folders.

Procedure

To decrypt a file or folder, do the following steps:

  1. Double-click or drag the Decrypt action from the PGP package.
  2. Select either the Passphrase or Public key file encryption type.
    • If you have selected Passphrase, enter the value or select a credential variable.
    • If you have selected Private key file, provide the private key file path.

      Optional: In the Password to protect private key file field, select a credential variable or enter a value.

  3. In the Source folder/file(s) field, specify the folders or files to decrypt.
    This field supports wildcard characters in the file name and extension. Use an asterisk (*) to substitute for one or more unknown alphanumeric characters or symbols.
  4. In the Destination folder/file(s) field, specify the location where to save the decrypted folders and files.
    This field supports wildcard characters in the file name and extension. Use an asterisk (*) to substitute for one or more unknown alphanumeric characters or symbols.
  5. Select the Overwrite Files option to replace files with the same name.
  6. Select the Remove file extension option and specify the extension name.
  7. Click Save.