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# Encryption option in backup plan is disabled

## Issue

> Encryption switch in backup plan settings is greyed out and unusable.

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## Cause

By default, if a backup plan is created without encryption, **encryption cannot be enabled later**.

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## Resolution

You can **clone the plan** and modify it by going to the **Plans** tab and clicking **Edit backup plan**.

To clone a plan, click the **Clone** button to replicate it 1:1 and enter a new plan name. After cloning, you can either deactivate the original plan’s schedule by selecting it and choosing **Deactivate plan** from the top menu, or delete it immediately.

Since encryption cannot be enabled on an existing backup plan, you can **clone the plan and modify the copy instead**.

1. Go to the **Plans** tab and select **edit backup plan ✏️** icon next to the plan you want to copy.
2. Click the **clone** button to create an identical copy and enter a new plan name.

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3. After cloning the plan, you can either deactivate the original plan’s schedule by selecting it and choosing **Deactivate plan** from the top menu, or delete the original plan immediately.

{% hint style="danger" %}
When removing the old plan, you will be prompted to decide whether to delete its data. If you choose not to delete it, the data must be removed manually later.
{% endhint %}