# How to Encrypt AWS Elastic Container Registry
#### 1. [Go to AWS Management Console](https://us-west-1.console.aws.amazon.com/console/home?region=us-west-1)
2\. Type "Elastic Container"
3\. Click on Elastic Container Registry
4\. Click on Create repository
5\. Name your ECR
6\. In the Encryption settings, Check *"KMS Encryption Enabled"*
7\. Click on Create repository
You can only encrypt an ECR while creating it.
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