# AGEX Secure File Packaging and Handoff

Package a file as AGEX, inspect visible metadata, choose passphrase and signature settings, and verify the handoff before delivery.

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/agex-secure-file-sharing

- **Keywords:** AGEX secure file sharing, encrypted file bundle, AGEX metadata inspection, passphrase strength, Ed25519 signature verification, metadata redaction, recipient decryption

## Frequently asked questions

### Does this workflow send the file securely?

No. It creates and inspects the AGEX artifact, tests decryption, and generates recipient instructions. You still need a suitable transport, a separate passphrase channel, and a way to record receipt and opening.

### What does a verified signature prove?

It proves that the bundle signature matches the public key used for verification. It does not identify a person by itself, so compare the key with a trusted external record before treating it as provenance.

### When should I redact metadata instead of rewrapping?

Use redaction to reduce visible filename, MIME type, or signer-label exposure. Use rewrapping when the known current passphrase or protection parameters must change. Redaction may remove an existing signature.

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