How to Password Protect Folder on Mac

How to Password Protect Folder on Mac

Protecting sensitive information on your Mac is crucial to maintaining your online security. One way to enhance security is by password protecting folders to prevent unauthorized access. Below are steps to password protect a folder on Mac:

1. Locate the folder you want to protect and right-click on it.
2. Hover over 'Compress' to create a zip file of the folder.
3. Open 'Finder' and navigate to 'Applications' > 'Utilities' > 'Disk Utility'.
4. Click on 'File' > 'New Image' > 'Image from Folder' and select the zipped folder.
5. Choose 'read/write' under Encryption and create a password.
6. Click 'Save' to create an encrypted disk image of the folder.

Now, you have successfully password protected the folder on your Mac. Remember to store the password in a secure location to prevent lockout.