# Encryption Encryption is the process of encoding a message or information in such a way that only authorized users can access it. The primary purpose of this technology is to protect the privacy of digital data stored on computer systems or transmitted via the Internet or other computer networks. The Encryption module provided under the list of admin options allows users to enable or disable encryption. * Click the ***Encryption*** configuration option from the list of admin options. ![](/files/w9fAP4Ptb12H366LRJsZ) * The ***Encryption Settings*** page opens. * Enable Encryption by a checkmark in the box. * Click the ***Save*** ![](/files/Go4rDSdYJ13MVhqmGKoJ) icon. ![](/files/EPjnk5oVQIccqFYk5kz8) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.bdb.ai/bdb-documentation/core-platform/platform-administration/admin-panel-options/configurations/encryption.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.