How to Set a Password on a USB Flash Drive on Mac

Using a USB flash drive is a convenient way to store and transfer data, but it also poses risks if the drive falls into the wrong hands. To protect your sensitive information, you can set a password on a USB flash drive on Mac easily.

Steps to Set a Password on a USB Flash Drive on Mac:

1. Insert the USB flash drive into your Mac.
2. Open the Disk Utility application.
3. Locate your USB flash drive on the list of drives on the left side of the Disk Utility window.
4. Click on your USB flash drive and select the 'Erase' option.
5. Choose a format for the drive (e.g., ExFAT, MS-DOS (FAT), or Mac OS Extended (Journaled)).
6. Enter a name for the drive.
7. Click on the 'Security Options' button.
8. Choose the level of security by moving the slider (the higher the level, the more secure, but also takes longer).
9. Tick the box next to 'Encrypt' and enter a password.
10. Click 'Erase' to format the drive and set the password.

Now, your USB flash drive is encrypted and password-protected. Whenever you plug it into a Mac, you will be prompted to enter the password before accessing the data.