# Need simple-to-use Encrypt Decrypt methods (no plug-ins)

**URL:** <https://forum.xojo.com/t/need-simple-to-use-encrypt-decrypt-methods-no-plug-ins/79662>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [March 21, 2024, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/need-simple-to-use-encrypt-decrypt-methods-no-plug-ins/79662 "2024-03-21T03:58:13Z")\
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**Author:** ![William\_Reynolds](https://forum.xojo.com/user_avatar/forum.xojo.com/william_reynolds/32/565_2.png) [@William\_Reynolds](https://forum.xojo.com/u/William_Reynolds)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2024, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/need-simple-to-use-encrypt-decrypt-methods-no-plug-ins/79662/1 "2024-03-21T03:58:13Z")

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I’m looking for a simple (built-into XOJO) encryption method, using a self-generated ‘key’ (string), that supports a simple decryption process. Thanks for advice!

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**Author:** ![Wayne\_Golding](https://forum.xojo.com/user_avatar/forum.xojo.com/wayne_golding/32/165_2.png) [@Wayne\_Golding](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Wayne_Golding)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2024, 4:06am UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/need-simple-to-use-encrypt-decrypt-methods-no-plug-ins/79662/2 "2024-03-21T04:06:26Z")

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Check out [Crypto](https://documentation.xojo.com/api/cryptography/crypto.html#crypto).

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**Author:** ![William\_Reynolds](https://forum.xojo.com/user_avatar/forum.xojo.com/william_reynolds/32/565_2.png) [@William\_Reynolds](https://forum.xojo.com/u/William_Reynolds)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2024, 4:32am UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/need-simple-to-use-encrypt-decrypt-methods-no-plug-ins/79662/3 "2024-03-21T04:32:03Z")

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Thanks Wayne, that’s where I started. I was hoping for a recommendation within all the crypto options. The few that offer “decrypt” seem to require public and private keys. Just looking for simple one-key solution.

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**Author:** ![Kem\_Tekinay](https://forum.xojo.com/user_avatar/forum.xojo.com/kem_tekinay/32/154_2.png) [@Kem\_Tekinay](https://forum.xojo.com/u/Kem_Tekinay)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2024, 4:43am UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/need-simple-to-use-encrypt-decrypt-methods-no-plug-ins/79662/4 "2024-03-21T04:43:51Z")

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There is AESEncrypt/AESDecrypt. Won’t that do?

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**Author:** ![William\_Reynolds](https://forum.xojo.com/user_avatar/forum.xojo.com/william_reynolds/32/565_2.png) [@William\_Reynolds](https://forum.xojo.com/u/William_Reynolds)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2024, 5:09am UTC](https://forum.xojo.com/t/need-simple-to-use-encrypt-decrypt-methods-no-plug-ins/79662/5 "2024-03-21T05:09:14Z")

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Hi Kem, that does look like the best recommendation, and after more digging I see a great post I’m going to watch too! [Encryption/Decryption Functions - #4 by Kem\_Tekinay](https://forum.xojo.com/t/encryption-decryption-functions/78649/4)