How to Password Protect Folders in MacOS

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  • čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
  • Easy step by step guide to encrypting and password protecting a folder in Mac OS without additional software.
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Komentáře • 204

  • @harryburrows2112
    @harryburrows2112 Před 5 lety +331

    Why haven't apple just created a simple locked folder option?

    • @AndriantomangaNABIL
      @AndriantomangaNABIL Před 4 lety +5

      event add a "new file" item in the context menu will cost you 5 euros :(

    • @GlitchComputer
      @GlitchComputer Před 4 lety +17

      Seriously!! Apple needs to get on this.

    • @yaboyflubbery
      @yaboyflubbery Před 4 lety +2

      i know they should of done that

    • @batissta44
      @batissta44 Před 3 lety +6

      If they haven't done it by now it's because they dont want to for w.e reason. Which is odd to say the least

    • @Pensivata
      @Pensivata Před 3 lety +3

      Simple - because they don't actually want people to be able to hide their information. Unless you are a 'tecchie' - then they figure you can get round the system anyway, and are not worth the trouble. Tim Cook is completely in someone's pocket. He's actually our enemy.

  • @EagleEyeSupport
    @EagleEyeSupport Před rokem +2

    how to remove/edit files from encrypted disk?

  • @a.s.l711
    @a.s.l711 Před 5 lety +10

    i want a password protect for active file. This is useless for my scenario

  • @qualifiedidiots2165
    @qualifiedidiots2165 Před 5 lety +95

    Who else is here to password protect their terabyte of homework?

  • @JackieButcher
    @JackieButcher Před 3 lety +10

    As far as I know if you right click on a folder then Get Info, right under the share radio button there is the option to "lock" the folder.

    • @CBReal1290
      @CBReal1290 Před 2 lety

      Thanks. so far you direction appears the best and easiest.. to do and undo when done.

  • @arungeorge9529
    @arungeorge9529 Před 4 lety +2

    How to disable password protection of a folder locked same way shown in the video. Please suggest

  • @jonnylinford
    @jonnylinford Před 5 lety +31

    The perfect tutorial video. Well written, to the point, and a nice mix of screenshare and face time. Perfect.

  • @PatrickPierceBateman
    @PatrickPierceBateman Před 4 lety +39

    Thank you! Now I can password protect my porn. Peace of mind!

  • @jessicalara2315
    @jessicalara2315 Před 4 lety +2

    great now how do I undo what i just did

  • @Frost_x_NB
    @Frost_x_NB Před 5 lety +14

    how do I add more size to the .dmg

    • @opbiel
      @opbiel Před 4 lety +4

      You can put a lot of things in the folder to make it big (like putting 2gb of fotos) and deleting after the .dmg is created. That is the only solution I found.

  • @aimeex7115
    @aimeex7115 Před 7 měsíci

    After trying to figure this out on google, I came here and just like that, I have a password protected file! THANK YOU!

  • @kostaki02
    @kostaki02 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much, One question please .....How do you add more photos in to that file? I made the file and what ever was in the file is ok but I want to add more photos and I can't

  • @jorgeleite1473
    @jorgeleite1473 Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you so much for being so precise, direct, and efficient. Well done!

  • @silkscrim
    @silkscrim Před 4 lety +9

    Update: I figured it out and this is important: when entering the password, do NOT add to keychain.
    it only required a password the first time I opened it after creating the new disk image. I have tried this several times, ejecting (unmounting) it each time, and each I can open/mount it again WITHOUT a password. It just opens right up. I even tried force quitting Finder and restarting the MacBook after unmounting, and still never again asks for a password.

    • @maskze
      @maskze Před 4 lety

      At first, when I set it up, that's what it did to me and thought this is useless. however, after trying several times it's requiring a password every time I try to mount after ejected the mounted one the way it should be. I suggest you try to redo the locking process if that works for you again.

  • @CBReal1290
    @CBReal1290 Před 2 lety +1

    Started off hopeful to achieve and understanding of how to do. Got the How to Part.. Somehow didn't hear the what the Disk Image does...and what files it captures or is added to "it" to ensure just selected folders are encrypted. And how to undo the process. My Goal: when computer needs servicing... would like to password protect select folders... from Finder and in general

  • @mkrthecutesiblings3901
    @mkrthecutesiblings3901 Před 2 lety +2

    This video was very helpful.... Well done 👍

  • @nabeelsaeed3181
    @nabeelsaeed3181 Před 4 lety +2

    so if i create a .dmg file from my macbook to an external hdd, then how to open that file in windows computer...? is it possible...?

  • @neshnene
    @neshnene Před 2 lety +1

    What if I forgot the password for this? What will I do to access the items inside the file???

  • @iangreen6886
    @iangreen6886 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for taking the time to show us how to protect our folders

  • @ivespoken8902
    @ivespoken8902 Před 4 lety +5

    i need this to save all the pictures of my murdered victims lol

  • @jpbusinesstechnologies

    Hey! But if I want to add more storage to the password protected volume, what do I do?

  • @russsser
    @russsser Před 2 lety +2

    How do you add more space if it's needed or delete the AFPS volume in disk utlity?

  • @msandersen
    @msandersen Před 6 lety

    I haven’t been watching Apple Insider videos, so didn’t realise Max was doing videos for them.

  • @krishnalamahar1
    @krishnalamahar1 Před 5 lety +1

    you can use fsdecrypt to access the dmg

  • @paralleluniverseexists

    @MaxTechOfficial ‘s old times is. Dope

  • @matthewcao4993
    @matthewcao4993 Před 4 lety +6

    Extremely well made video. Straight forward introduction. Good context for why you would want to do this. Explanation of choices. Good description fo all steps in the process. Professional editing and presentation. Well done

  • @JohnSmith-zl8rz
    @JohnSmith-zl8rz Před 5 lety +2

    how many GB's can holds each DMG? you never say that.

  • @adriancollins95
    @adriancollins95 Před rokem

    Just the video i needed, absolutely perfect. thank you

  • @ayrtons1572
    @ayrtons1572 Před 2 lety

    the keychain part. nice

  • @photographerjonathan
    @photographerjonathan Před 6 měsíci

    After doing this is it possible to change the password ? I have old files I want to change the password on. thanks

  • @Bad_Gnasher
    @Bad_Gnasher Před 5 měsíci

    Nice video.
    How would I hide the .dmg file?

  • @maher777
    @maher777 Před 5 lety

    Thank you so much. The explanation was useful to me ... I looked a lot at CZcams and found that you were the best only

  • @ninjagames7686
    @ninjagames7686 Před 4 lety +1

    how to add extra files to the protcted folder

  • @tulpar7170
    @tulpar7170 Před 2 lety

    You should explain also size off folder of i want 10gb folder...

  • @anirudh5101
    @anirudh5101 Před rokem

    Hi I have a quick question. We can easily delete that disk image so whats the purpose of making this folder when someone can easily delete your "SUPER SECRET FOLDER".

  • @omgwtfbbq_1
    @omgwtfbbq_1 Před 10 měsíci

    Are you able to add videos or pictures after you make the folder?

  • @graciagracia1228
    @graciagracia1228 Před 6 měsíci

    hi but i dont seem to find the new image option when clicking file

  • @rapaent
    @rapaent Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for the great video! I have one problem; After completing the process, my folder is only 10.1MB. Is there a way to increase the size? Thanks again.

    • @AppleInsider
      @AppleInsider  Před 5 lety +1

      It's probably compressing your files down before it creates the image. It could be that you selected Compress instead of read/write when creating.

  • @duendeparalela
    @duendeparalela Před rokem

    Hi, Sorry for the possibly super idiotic question but I'm 0.0 tech. savy when it comes to encryption at least. So I created the "secret file" file following the instructions, its in my desktop. It's a file that usually I can find in my Icloud Drive. After creating the file I can still open a "finder" window in my mac and access icloud drive and the file, without it asking me for any passwords. How can I lock the folder in every location? Thanks!

  • @jovataborelli
    @jovataborelli Před 10 měsíci

    Great tutorial

  • @lenedee9669
    @lenedee9669 Před 2 lety

    Hi! can you do this with your photos and notes folder? I sometimes share my laptop with friends for quick web browsing however, I fear with my laptop in their hands it offers full access to all things private.

  • @fraud-pl1jg
    @fraud-pl1jg Před 9 měsíci +1

    what if i forget the password

  • @Giotsi
    @Giotsi Před 4 lety

    Very nice tutorial video...!! thank you !! i did it with the first try.. but i have a question (?)
    i did it successfully on my mac and what about the space of my storage? it keeps place from my ssd?
    If i want to do the same at extrenal HHD, the ""dmg"" file it will be save at the ssd of my mac?
    thank you again..!! :)

  • @Damnzz
    @Damnzz Před rokem

    14-02-2023
    18 41 uur zijn jullie elke handeling in mijn gedachte aan het vertellen wat ik moet verrichten.

  • @Nora-gc6tk
    @Nora-gc6tk Před 5 lety +1

    ?How to open it if you forget the password

  • @stuartellis2006
    @stuartellis2006 Před 3 měsíci

    thank you😀

  • @habibasiddique8987
    @habibasiddique8987 Před rokem

    if we forget password is there any way to reset?

  • @NichlasNin0
    @NichlasNin0 Před 2 lety

    It worked, but it will only make it for 10mb. Not enough for me. How to change this?

  • @rachinc
    @rachinc Před rokem

    i followed your instructions. i'm using a folder on an external hard drive. i typed in the desired password. i chose "read/write", and when it went to execute the command, disk utility told me: "operation failed: operation not permitted". Why? The external hard drive permissions are "read & write" for everyone. what am i doing wrong?

  • @erikaconserman7668
    @erikaconserman7668 Před 7 měsíci

    what if I forgot the password of my disk image folder? how can I reset it?

  • @MonoGadjo
    @MonoGadjo Před rokem

    Very helpful thanks!!

  • @accentontheoff
    @accentontheoff Před 4 lety

    It doesn't seem to be working on Catalina. Has something changed. Or am I doing it wrong.

  • @BrandonJones-pn9pc
    @BrandonJones-pn9pc Před rokem

    How if you want to disable the lock?

  • @sim1000en
    @sim1000en Před 5 lety

    probably a stupid question but I've made the file now how to I place anything in it ? please and thank you in advanced

  • @DeepakPanwar-iu3ut
    @DeepakPanwar-iu3ut Před 3 měsíci

    How to unlock this folder 📂 because my folder were not opening

  • @jean-63
    @jean-63 Před rokem

    Oh Crap! So I get my folders PW protected and accidentally checked the box on one folder stating to remember my PW..... PLEEEEASE how do I uncheck that box?

  • @adilyntan284
    @adilyntan284 Před rokem

    Can this password protected folder be sent via email and remain password protected?

  • @abdinasiryusuf6886
    @abdinasiryusuf6886 Před 4 lety

    I did that but unfortunately i have forgettoen the password what can i do?

  • @kidflash3398
    @kidflash3398 Před 2 lety

    Hey is it possible to make the folder Larger than the standard 64 Gigs?

  • @shreeyadkl4835
    @shreeyadkl4835 Před 4 lety +1

    I forgot my password and its not saved in keychain what should i do?

    • @0011ile
      @0011ile Před 4 lety

      I have the same problem. Did you find the way?

    • @nayandeshmukh9793
      @nayandeshmukh9793 Před rokem

      @@0011ile bro did you find the way?

  • @esqigibraltar2609
    @esqigibraltar2609 Před 3 lety

    how to add another file to the locked disk?

  • @iphoneiphone4700
    @iphoneiphone4700 Před 4 lety

    how to set a password for Contacts app? If I dont want anyone to open and see my contacts... How can I set up a password for it?

  • @Aychan091
    @Aychan091 Před 2 lety

    I got an error while saving something into that folder: can’t be copied because there isn’t enough free space.

  • @microsoftsarker
    @microsoftsarker Před 2 lety

    thanks for publishing

  • @deepakkumaragrawal6328

    and how to unencrypt the file if later I want not to lock ???

  • @malcolmm4360
    @malcolmm4360 Před 4 lety +1

    how do you undo this though?

    • @nurainsumratul
      @nurainsumratul Před 3 lety

      did you find a way to undo it? if yesn please let me know

  • @tradextalks
    @tradextalks Před 4 lety

    I make a password protected dmg file in my Mac what happen when that dmg file try to open in another mac device
    Is it still require password to open it??

  • @aaronx5656
    @aaronx5656 Před 5 lety

    very helpful and succinct. thanks dude !

  • @avantikaadair8453
    @avantikaadair8453 Před 5 měsíci

    didn't work, cannot even save a document on the dmg file, and the dmg file appears on the sidebar of Finder and it doesn't password-protect the document as well, people could still easily sneak into my folder

  • @aliaabunayan4486
    @aliaabunayan4486 Před 4 lety +1

    it didnt turn into a file? it looks more like a disc? I'm confused please help haha

  • @exel1212
    @exel1212 Před 2 lety

    well explained and fast

  • @sameermalik3859
    @sameermalik3859 Před rokem

    Or do I unencrypt it??

  • @jarapovic
    @jarapovic Před 4 lety

    So I did this and it worked but I am unable to access the protected file on my iphone 'Files' app via icloud. Can I add my protected file so I can view it?
    Also, is this more of a partition? I noticed 'Machintosh' appeared on my desktop after I did this. I have no experience doing a partition but know it exists and I am not sure if this is it.
    Also, nice job on the vid.

    • @jarapovic
      @jarapovic Před 4 lety

      UPDATE: the encrypted file showed up under my iCloud Drive but there aren’t any files showing up. Is this because it’s encrypted or simply because it’s password protected ?
      Still want to know about Partitions too.

  • @matthewsjardine
    @matthewsjardine Před 6 lety +5

    Great video. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.

  • @mohammedislam7974
    @mohammedislam7974 Před 2 lety

    Why I can not lock in the desktop my photo I wanna hide photos

  • @alexk9858
    @alexk9858 Před rokem

    Hey i have a problem after i click done no image to mount pops up. Cn anyone please help i suck at these :(

  • @ronaldoquiroz1023
    @ronaldoquiroz1023 Před 4 lety +3

    video starts at 0:44

  • @yolaghy
    @yolaghy Před rokem

    how to share a password protected file by email?

  • @babytough2223
    @babytough2223 Před 5 lety

    I don't have like that what to do next?

  • @gitagupta1475
    @gitagupta1475 Před 2 lety

    How to remove or unlock it permanently

  • @Victoria-yr6dp
    @Victoria-yr6dp Před 2 lety +1

    nice

  • @migpat222
    @migpat222 Před 4 lety

    How to change memory of encrypred folder?

  • @maazzaib7888
    @maazzaib7888 Před rokem

    I forget my password word who i can recovered it?😢

  • @mariatruitt
    @mariatruitt Před rokem

    I think you didn't do this video fast enough. Sarcasm!! I had to check the video 3 times to be able to make it.

  • @mehrandavachi3589
    @mehrandavachi3589 Před 2 lety

    Well done, Appreciate it bro...👍

  • @allansh828
    @allansh828 Před 6 lety +2

    I used to put stuff inside an encrypted sparse bundle image until I forget the password.

  • @PartyPancakes9000
    @PartyPancakes9000 Před 5 lety +2

    after doing this i lost some of my pics how can i restore them!!?

  • @gamergurt3532
    @gamergurt3532 Před rokem

    thanka thanks man

  • @treholland545
    @treholland545 Před 5 lety

    It didn't work. Is there an app I have to download?

  • @lucas503
    @lucas503 Před 4 lety

    how can i add stuff to the file that has the password?

  • @michaelsinclair1509
    @michaelsinclair1509 Před 5 lety

    Can this file be open on a windows pc?

  • @insho.
    @insho. Před rokem

    i need it for my homework folder. i don't like people copying

  • @yorielgenuinocompany
    @yorielgenuinocompany Před 2 lety

    Very useful 👍🏼

  • @jacobnolan8781
    @jacobnolan8781 Před 4 lety

    How can I add files to the protected file? Even when it's mounted it won't let me add anything to it...

  • @alice.bamadhaj
    @alice.bamadhaj Před rokem

    it says i do not have enough but i have A LOT more free GB space. how come?
    Operation failed with status 28: No space left on device
    Operation failed…

  • @TheWell9
    @TheWell9 Před 3 lety +1

    It's 2021 and they don't have a real solution for this. Just to remember: disk images can't be changed, so to add new files have to start the process all over again. But imagine if you have a huge 50GB folder, how to protect it?

  • @mshandvrktrmetal1240
    @mshandvrktrmetal1240 Před 4 lety

    Every time I try to copy files into the protected folder, it won't let me do so. I have tried to edit the settings but with out any luck. Anyone who can help???

  • @fourletter182
    @fourletter182 Před 4 lety

    An okey solution . Thank you

  • @seb7094
    @seb7094 Před 5 lety

    Please reply! how can i delete a locked file?

  • @basiledavid7798
    @basiledavid7798 Před 3 lety

    Video is clear, guy speaks well. But all i need is to put a password on a folder. How is this a complicated thing for Apple to make?