--- title: "Tape Decryption" description: "You can use the cmdlets from this section to manage encryption settings for the tape:" canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/vbr/powershell/tape_decryption.html" breadcrumb: "Veeam PowerShell Reference > Veeam PowerShell Reference > Tape Devices > Tape Decryption" dateModified: "2026-08-19" --- # Tape Decryption You can use the cmdlets from this section to manage encryption settings for the tape:

Cmdlet

Operation

Get-VBREncryptedTapeMediumHint

Returns password hints for the encrypted backups stored on tapes.

Set-VBREncryptedTapeMediumPassword

Decrypts encrypted backups stored on tapes.