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# ITSAppUsesNonExemptEncryption

A Boolean value indicating whether the app uses encryption.

## Discussion

Set the value for this key to `NO` in your app’s [`Information Property List`](/documentation/BundleResources/Information-Property-List) file to indicate that your app—including any third-party libraries you link against—either uses no encryption, or only uses encryption that’s exempt from export compliance requirements, as described in [Overview of export compliance](https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-app-information/overview-of-export-compliance/). Set the value to `YES` to indicate that your app uses non-exempt encryption.

If you set the value to `YES`, you typically also provide a value for the [`ITSEncryptionExportComplianceCode`](/documentation/BundleResources/Information-Property-List/ITSEncryptionExportComplianceCode) key. You set that key’s value using a code Apple provides after successfully reviewing your export compliance documentation.

If you don’t have the [`ITSAppUsesNonExemptEncryption`](/documentation/BundleResources/Information-Property-List/ITSAppUsesNonExemptEncryption) key in your app’s `Info.plist` file, App Store Connect walks you through an export compliance questionnaire every time you upload a new version of your app. Including the key streamlines the app submission process.

For additional information, see <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Security/complying-with-encryption-export-regulations>.

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