Encrypting syntax files

To save the contents of the syntax editor as an encrypted syntax file:

1. Make the Syntax Editor the active window (click anywhere in the window to make it active).
2. From the menus, choose:

   File > Save As...

3. Select Encrypted Syntax from the Save as type drop-down list.
4. Click Save.
5. In the Encrypt File dialog box, provide a password and reenter it in the Confirm password text box. Passwords are limited to 10 characters and are case-sensitive.

Warning: Passwords cannot be recovered if they are lost. If the password is lost the file cannot be opened.

Creating strong passwords

• Use eight or more characters.
• Include numbers, symbols and even punctuation in your password.
• Avoid sequences of numbers or characters, such as "123" and "abc", and avoid repetition, such as "111aaa".
• Do not create passwords that use personal information such as birthdays or nicknames.
• Periodically change the password.

Note: Storing encrypted files to an IBM SPSS Collaboration and Deployment Services Repository is not supported.

Modifying encrypted files

• If you open an encrypted file, modify the file and choose File > Save, the modified file is saved with the same password.
• You can change the password on an encrypted file by opening the file, repeating the steps for encrypting it, and specifying a different password in the Encrypt File dialog box.
• You can save an unencrypted version of an encrypted file by opening the file, choosing File > Save As and selecting Syntax from the Save as type drop-down list.