How to Password Protect Files on Mac

Protecting your files on a Mac is essential to keep your sensitive information secure from unauthorized access. Follow these steps to password protect your files:

1. Open the file or folder you want to protect on your Mac.
2. Click on 'File' in the menu bar and select 'Get Info' (or press Command + I).
3. Under the 'General' section, check the box next to 'Locked' to prevent any changes to the file.
4. Next, go to the 'Sharing & Permissions' section.
5. Click on the lock icon at the bottom right corner and enter your Mac administrator password.
6. Click on the '+' icon to add a new user.
7. Choose the user you want to grant access to and select 'Read only' under the 'Privilege' column.
8. Click on the lock icon again to save the changes.
9. Now, only the specified user will be able to access the file with read-only permission.

By following these steps, you can easily password protect your files on a Mac and prevent unauthorized access to your sensitive information.