But what exactly is that key? Do you need special software to use it? And is it safe?

Confused about Mega decryption keys? Learn how Mega’s end-to-end encryption works, the difference between links and keys, and safe ways to manage them. If you’ve spent any time on file-sharing forums or received a mysterious link like https://mega.nz/file/abc123#XYZ789... , you’ve probably seen the phrase “decryption key” attached to Mega.nz.

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