# The module is encrypted

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## Chapter 4. The module is encrypted

The module you selected is encrypted!

This page describes what encryption does mean for you.

4.1 What is an encrypted module?
4.2 How do I unlock a module?
4.3 Why are modules locked?

4.1 What is an encrypted module?

An encrypted module (document) is a module which is locked with a key. Only a user that has the right key can unlock the module to read it.

4.2 How do I unlock a module?

For normal users it's sadly not possible at this time to use encrypted modules. The problem is that the copyright owners of the modules do not want to release the stuff with SWORD. But If you have a key click with the right mousebutton on the module and select "Unlock module ...". A dialog appears, please enter here the key to unlock the encrypted module.

4.3 Why are modules locked?

Modules are locked because the copyright owners of the module do not want to release their texts through the Sword project. Please contact the copyright owners and ask for the modules to be made available. If you want to pay for it please let them know, this is a thing they like. We know freely available module would be great, so try to get them! You can also visit Crosswire Bible Society and read the information on the effort to make copyrighted texts available through crosswire. This project needs your support. Thank you very much for your efforts!