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how to set password for VIM file

how to set password for the newly created file using VIM editor?

brayden
asked May 10, 2017
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Create a file with -x option to protect or encrypt the contents.

For example:

# vim -x test.txt

It will ask for the new password. Once its set no one can access (View/Edit) the file without password.

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jagannatharumugam
answered May 10, 2017
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