How to encrypt a SP?

Using WITH ENCRYPTION keyword as below:

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CREATE PROCEDURE uspPersons WITH ENCRYPTION
AS
SELECT * FROM person.contact
GO

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If we try to view using the system stored procedure like sp_helptext it will shout “objects have been encrypted”.

How to decrypt?

Alter the proc without the “WITH ENCRYPTION” key word.

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CREATE PROCEDURE uspPersons
AS
SELECT * FROM person.contact
GO

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