How to Password Protect a Folder on Mac: A Complete Guide

Is there a way to password protect a folder on Mac?

Yes, you can protect your sensitive information on a Mac by password protecting a folder. Here's how you can do it:

1. Open the folder you want to protect and right-click on it.
2. Click on 'Compress' to create a compressed version of the folder.
3. After compression, go to 'Finder' and locate the newly created zip file.
4. Open 'Disk Utility' and select 'File' > 'New Image' > 'Image from Folder'.
5. Choose the compressed folder and set encryption to '128-bit AES'.
6. Set a password for the folder and click 'Save'.
7. You will now have a password-protected .dmg file of your original folder.

By following these steps, you can effectively password protect a folder on your Mac and keep your sensitive data secure.