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rar:tldr:c22cb

rar: Encrypt file data and headers with password.
$ rar a -hp${password} ${path-to-archive_name-rar} ${filename_or_directory}
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This command creates a RAR archive file using the RAR archiver software with a specified password. Here is a breakdown of each element:

  • rar: This is the command used to execute the RAR archiver software.
  • a: This is an option for creating a new archive.
  • -hp${password}: This is another option to set a password for the archive. ${password} is a placeholder that should be replaced with the actual password you want to use.
  • ${path-to-archive_name-rar}: This is the path and name of the RAR archive file you want to create. It should be replaced with the desired value.
  • ${filename_or_directory}: This is the file or directory that you want to add to the archive. It should be replaced with the actual file or directory you want to include in the archive.

In summary, this command is used to create a RAR archive file with a specified password and includes a specific file or directory in that archive.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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