Encrypting Your Data

Moneydance can encrypt your data file for increased security and privacy. To encrypt your data, go to File -> Encryption and then follow the steps below.

  1. When the encryption window is displayed, click on the Encrypt Data File box.
  2. Enter your password and then confirm the password by typing it again in the Confirm field.
  3. Type a hint in the Hint field, in case you forget your password.


Note: Moneydance only stores your data where you specify, and therefore you have the only copy of your data. If you forget your password, there is no way to decrypt your data so please use this feature carefully.