How to Password Protect a Folder in Drive?

How to Password Protect a Folder in Drive?

Keeping your sensitive files and personal data secure is crucial in today's digital age. One way to enhance the security of your files is by password protecting folders in your drive. Here's how you can do it:

1. Open the drive where you want to create a new folder.
2. Right-click and select 'New' and then 'Folder' to create a new folder.
3. Right-click on the newly created folder and select 'Properties'.
4. Go to the 'General' tab and click on the 'Advanced' button.
5. Check the box that says 'Encrypt contents to secure data' and click 'OK'.
6. Follow the instructions to encrypt the folder with a password.
7. Make sure to remember the password as you will need it to access the folder in the future.

By password protecting your folders, you add an extra layer of security to your important files, making it harder for unauthorized users to access them.