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+Overview of Commands
+--------------------
+
+The encryption policy applies separately to handshake and (full) message stream behavior, and applies the same policy to both incoming and outgoing connections.
+
+| Command | Description |
+| :--- | :--- |
+| `protocol.encryption` | Returns the current handshake and stream encryption settings. |
+| `protocol.encryption.set` | Configures global encryption policies using legacy or unified strings. |
+| `protocol.encryption.handshake` | Returns the current handshake encryption settings. |
+| `protocol.encryption.stream` | Returns the current handshake encryption settings. |
+
+---
+
+## Configuration Methods
+
+You can configure encryption in rTorrent using either a **unified command** or by configuring the **handshake and stream behaviors individually**.
+
+Default is `allow`, which defaults to plaintext while allowing encrypted handshake and message stream
+
+```libtorrent
+protocol.encryption.set = <policy>
+```
+
+*Or with explicit sub-settings:*
+
+```libtorrent
+protocol.encryption.set = handshake_<policy>, stream_<policy>
+```
+
+
+#### Available Policies
+
+* **`deny`**: Disables encryption.
+* **`allow`**: Allows encrypted connections if initiated by the peer, but prefers unencrypted.
+* **`prefer`**: Attempts to use encryption by default, but falls back to unencrypted if the peer does not support it.
+* **`require`**: Forcefully requires encryption. Connections with peers that do not support encryption will be dropped.
+
+---
+
+
+## Configuration Examples
+
+Add these to your `~/.rtorrent.rc` configuration file.
+
+### Example 1: Standard Encryption (Highly Compatible)
+
+This configuration prefers encryption for both handshakes and data streams, but will fall back to plaintext to maintain high peer availability.
+
+```libtorrent
+protocol.encryption.set = prefer
+```
+
+### Example 2: Strict/Forced Encryption
+
+This configuration completely disables unencrypted traffic. It will block all incoming and outgoing connections that do not support encryption.
+
+```libtorrent
+protocol.encryption.set = require
+```
+
+### Example 3: Mixed/Asymmetric Setup
+
+In this setup, you require an encrypted handshake to establish the connection, but allow the actual message stream to fall back to unencrypted if necessary.
+
+```libtorrent
+protocol.encryption.set = handshake_require, stream_prefer
+```