How to password protect folder in Mac OS X

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macHave been looking for ways to password protect the folder in Mac OS X. By default, there is a tool that allow you to password protect folder in Mac OS X. I guess not much ppl know how to password protect folder in Mac OS X.

To password protect folder in Mac OS X, follow the steps below:-

  • Go to Finder -> Application -> Utilities -> Disk Utility
  • File -> New -> Blank Disk Image -> type in a name for the image at “Save As”
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  • Choose “128-bit AES encryption (recommended)” at the “Encryption” field and click “Create” button
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  • Disk Utility will prompt you to set a password, just type in your password and click “OK”
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  • Disk Utility will create a .dmg disk image with password protection. Once done you can double click on the new .dmg file then key in the password. The file will open as a drive, and now you can start dragging your files and folders into the image.

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Posted at December 10th, 2009 by chua

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2 Responses to “How to password protect folder in Mac OS X”

  1. Dick Tracy Says:

    Good idea but should you not uncheck the “Remember password in my keychain” box because that can be read.

  2. Heather Says:

    This is useful for some situations, but I’m looking to password protect a folder that I can then add things to or modify the contents of the folder. Using the disk image method I’d have to make a new disk image every single time I modify the contents.

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