How to Password Protect a Folder in Mac El Capitan

Having sensitive files or documents on your Mac El Capitan that you want to keep secure? One effective way to protect these files is by password-protecting a folder. Here's how you can do it:

1. Open the folder you want to protect.
2. Right-click on the folder and select 'Compress [Folder Name]'.
3. Once the compression is done, you'll see a .zip file in the same location as your original folder.
4. Double-click on the .zip file to create a password-protected archive.
5. Choose 'File' from the menu bar and select 'Encrypt [Folder Name]'.
6. Enter a password and verify it.
7. Click 'Choose' to set the encryption password.
8. Now, delete the original folder to ensure only the encrypted archive remains.

With these steps, you've successfully password-protected a folder on your Mac El Capitan, safeguarding your sensitive files from unauthorized access.