How do I know whether the zip file is password protected or not with dotnetzip?

Check the ZipEntry. UsesEncryption property.

I would try the ZipEntry. Extract method and if it fails due to missing a password you will get an exception, and then try the ExtractWithPassword and see if that works. If it does not work, then fail with the original exception.

Unfortunately the Password property is write-only.

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