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# addEncryptionInstance

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Reference for SDK 0.5.x (maintenance mode). See [Status](/sdk-and-white-label/status.md).
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Adds an encryption implementation to the EncryptionHandler.

### Usage

```ts
encryptionHandler.addEncryptionInstance(encryptionImpl);
```

### Returns

`void`

This method does not return a value. Instead, it updates the internal state of the EncryptionHandler by adding the provided encryption instance.

### Parameters

#### encryptionInstance

* **Type** `Encryption`

The encryption implementation that provides the necessary methods to encrypt and decrypt data.