Surely you have wanted to maintain privacy in different files, either because they keep very confidential information or because it is something you do not want others to see. You may find yourself from your work computer or from your home, where the equipment is very busy and you must keep them private.
Placing a password to a document or folder will allow it to be opened only by those who know the password. You can place a different one for each of them and thus be able to increase the level of security. It is even recommended to do this since in case they manage to guess some code they cannot enter other protected files. Always try to put one that is difficult to guess, combine numbers, letters and signs to achieve a safer effect.
Next in this tutorial we will explain step by step how you can add a key using a MacOS computer, so that you can keep your information protected from those you do not want. Remember to keep them in a safe place in case you forget any.
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Steps to protect or encrypt a folder or file with password on Mac computers
There are different methods you can use to protect your folders or encrypt your files with password . It really is not very difficult to do, just be patient and follow the steps as explained exactly. You can directly use the features that Mac brings with it or use applications or programs that are made for this purpose.
Use the MacOS Disk utility
The “Disk Utility” program is already installed by default on MacOS operating systems, specifically from the version of Mac OS X and is maintained in the versions current.
To protect your files do the following:
- Open the application “Disk Utility” .
- Choose the “New image” option.
- Select the folder or file you want to protect and click permittedImagen†.
- You will choose under what name the file will be saved.
- Choose the location of the folder to be created.
- You will see different parameters one on image format and another on encryption , in them you will choose the following: in “Format of the picture”. You will place “Read / Write” and in the “Encryption” option you will place 128-bit AES encryption.
- Create a password. Verify that the “Save password on the keychain” option is disabled and then press accepts Accept.
- A duplicate of the file or folder will be created automatically. (This will be the password protected file.) You can delete the original file after that.
Better tools and programs to encrypt folders on Mac
Here are some third-party utility alternatives to protect your files and folders from prying eyes for all computer users of the “bitten apple”, they are payment tools but offer us trial or trial versions try so we can install them and see their full potential.
Protect files on Mac using «Concealer»
Concealer is an application that allows you to encrypt which are encrypted in 256-bit AES, to protect all the important information you have. This gives you a trial period of your product. The price of the program is € 19.99. Using Concealer is very easy, you just have to drag the files or folders to the application.
Among its functions are: Possibility to hide files and folders, in addition to:
- Implementation of text notes.
- Secure storage of all information.
- Creating custom icons.
- Master passwords.
- Password generator, in case you don’t know which one to create.
- Auto-lock function.
- Double file protection.
Protect your files with «Espionage3»
Espionage3 is a good alternative when performing different encryption processes and protecting the most important information on your MacOS device. Its cost is somewhat high about € 29.99. It offers you to get a free trial version so you can check all its features and if you like to buy the program.
Among its features are:
- Use 256-bit AES encryption plus Scrypt to get the best security levels.
- Can be integrated into Spotlight.
- It has a store of available codes .
- You can work with backup tools without problem
- Encrypt folders or files.
- You can create false folders and disk images, if it is necessary to supply the master password.
Encryption of Mac files with «Hider 2»
Hider 2 offers you many solutions to your encryption and protection problems with the macOS operating system. This has a moderate cost of € 19.95. Just like other programs, it offers you a trial version so you can try it and if you like it you can buy it.
Among its advantages you can find:
- 256-bit AES encryption.
- Password protection.
- Support for external drives to encrypt.
- Hide entire folders.
- Different options for customization.
- Add safe notes.
- Allows you to use keyboard shortcuts.
- Can be integrated with the Finder.
There are even more tools and programs that you can use to keep your files and folders protected. The price between them can vary, the important thing is that you try each one and choose the one that best suits your needs both at the level of protection and economic. Since having your information protected is very important if you suspect that outsiders can take advantage of it.