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# getEncryption

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Reference for SDK 0.5.x (maintenance mode). See [Status](/sdk-and-white-label/status.md).
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Retrieves a specific encryption implementation from the handler based on the encryption type provided.

### Usage

```ts
import { EncryptionType } from '@4thtech-sdk/types';

const encryptionInstance = encryptionHandler.getEncryption(EncryptionType.AES);
```

### Returns

`Encryption`

The corresponding encryption implementation for the specified type. If the type is found within the handler's internal map, the related encryption instance will be returned.

### Parameters

#### encryptionType

* **Type** `EncryptionType`

The specific type of encryption you want to retrieve. This should correspond to one of the encryption types managed by the EncryptionHandler.