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zipfile module in python [duplicate]

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Is it possible to create password protected zip file using zipFile module? I tried zipfile.setpassword() and it doesn't work.

If it's not possible using this module please suggest alternative way

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asked Sep 26, 2016 at 14:10

JavaSa

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I think the "extract" gives it away...
– Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams
Commented Sep 26, 2016 at 14:12
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The module only supports reading password-protected zipfiles currently.
– Martijn Pieters
Commented Sep 26, 2016 at 14:14
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Look here or further discussion: stackoverflow.com/questions/17250/…
– Patrick Haugh
Commented Sep 26, 2016 at 14:15

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