In this post, we will show you about how to password protect a folder on Mac and Macbook, and then your Mac helps to keep your private file safe and secure.
For getting to protect documents, files, and any images files having most sensitive data from unwanted access, you can assign a password to Mac folder. Then it will allows to lock a folder on your Mac.
How to Password Protect Folder in Mac
Here, we will discuss about how you can put password in your Mac folder and Macbook with using 3 incredible easier methods.
Let’s start!!
Lock Folder on Mac via Disk Utility
First, turn your folder into a disk image file (.dmg). You can use this method to create secure archives of files and folders (or even an entire disk, if you’d like).
Find the folder you need to encrypt and add the relevant files to it
Open Finder and go to Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility
From the top menu, select File > New Image > Image from Folder
Once the folder window opens, choose the folder you want to protect with a password Within the pop-up window that appears, you’ll see menus for both Encryption and Image Format
Select the level of encryption you want to implement (128-bit or 256-bit AES Encryption)
Set a password for the folder
Click the menu next to Image Format and select Read/Write
Click Done and exit the window
Not so fast. You’re not done yet!
Remember: the original, unencrypted folder is still on your computer. Double-check to confirm you can access the disk image and files inside it. Only now, can you go ahead and delete the original folder.
If you are getting to boar to blue colored odd type folder icon then you can change folder icon on your Mac.
Lock Folder on Mac without Disk Utility
With following few simple steps, you can create password protect folder on your Mac; below mentioned all:
Firstly open <Terminal App> by using Launchpad or Searchlight.
Type the accurate command without any mistake like as:
openssl aes-256-cbc -in ~/Desktop/Photo.jpg -out ~/Desktop/Encrypted.file. Make sure that the part labeled ~/Desktop/Photo.jpg will be replaced with the file that you wish to encrypt including its specific location. On the other hand, the part called jpg -out ~/Desktop/Encrypted.file will tell you the location where the actual encrypted file will be saved.
Now you can type your Command And Password, and now you have to enter command and add password for getting encryption when you are prompted.
Further you can use The Encrypted File. You will now have the capability to view its Encrypted file within your Desktop. It depends on your own needs and preferences. However, you can also set the directory and its encryption methods.
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