Creating Password-Protected Zip Files in Laravel: A Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction:
When dealing with sensitive data in Laravel applications, ensuring security is crucial. One effective way to enhance the security of your files is by creating password-protected zip archives. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of implementing password protection for your zip files using Laravel’s built-in ZipArchive class, without relying on external packages.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• Laravel installed on your machine.
• Basic understanding of Laravel’s file handling.

Step 1: Set Up a Laravel Project

If you haven’t already, create a new Laravel project using the following command:

composer create-project --prefer-dist laravel/laravel password-protected-zip

Step 2: Create a Controller

Generate a new controller using the Artisan command:

php artisan make:controller ZipController

Step 3: Implement Password-Protected Zip Creation