How to Lock a Folder with a Password on Mac Using Disk Utility
How
to Lock a Folder with a Password on Mac Using Disk Utility
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Example:
macOS (Mojave 10.14) to (Sonoma 14)
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Steps:
1.
Launch
the Disk Utility:
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Open
Disk Utility by Searching for it using Spotlight or going to Applications
> Utilities.
2.
Create
a New Disk image:
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In
Disk Utility, click on File in the menu.
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Choose
New Image and then select Image from Folder.
3.
Select
Your Folder:
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Find
and select the folder you want to lock with a password.
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Click
Choose to proceed.
4.
Name
and Choose Storage Location:
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Pick
a name for your encrypted disk image.
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Select
where you want to save this locked image on your Mac.
5.
Choose
Encryption Settings:
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Click
the Encryption dropdown and select an encryption option.
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For
speed and security, Apple recommends 128-bit AES encryption.
6.
Set
Your Password:
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Type
in your desired password and confirm it.
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You
can use the key icon to generate a strong password automatically.
7.
Select
the Disk Image Format:
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Under
Image Format, choose read/write to allow adding and editing files
inside the folder.
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Click
Save to proceed.
8.
Wait
for the Disk Image Create:
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Wait
until the disk image is created. Once it’s finished, click Done.
