How to Password Protect a Folder Inside Toshiba External Hard Drive

Ensuring the security of your files and data is crucial, especially when storing them on an external hard drive. Password protecting a folder inside a Toshiba external hard drive can add an extra layer of security to your sensitive information. Follow the steps below to learn how to do this:

1. Connect your Toshiba external hard drive to your computer.
2. Create a new folder on the external hard drive where you want to store your files.
3. Use a third-party encryption software like VeraCrypt or BitLocker to password protect the folder. Install the software on your computer and follow the instructions to create an encrypted container within the folder on your Toshiba external hard drive.
4. Once the encrypted container is created, you can move your sensitive files into it. The files will be encrypted and password protected.
5. Make sure to safely eject your Toshiba external hard drive from your computer after moving the files to the encrypted container to prevent data corruption.

By following these steps, you can password protect a folder inside your Toshiba external hard drive and keep your files secure from unauthorized access.