Ensure your destination drive has enough free space to hold the resulting file, which could still be several dozen gigabytes depending on how well the logs compress.

In the "Archive name" field, type pass80gbfromlogs.rar . Set Password: Click the Set password... button on the General tab. Enter your desired password.

For large archives, it is highly recommended to add a Recovery Record (the -rr switch). This allows you to repair the archive if it gets slightly corrupted during a long download or transfer. RAR console version User's Manual - GitHub Gist

(Optional) Check if you want to hide the names of the log files until the password is entered. Compression Settings: Select RAR as the archive format.

Choose a compression method (e.g., "Normal" or "Best"). For 80GB of logs, "Best" might take longer but will save more space. Click OK to start the process. Method 2: Using the Command Line (Windows/Linux) This is ideal for automated tasks or power users.