How to Password Protect Folders in MacOS

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  • @harryburrows2112
    @harryburrows2112 5 ปีที่แล้ว +342

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

    • @AndriantomangaNABIL
      @AndriantomangaNABIL 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @GlitchComputer
      @GlitchComputer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Seriously!! Apple needs to get on this.

    • @therealfusi0nnn
      @therealfusi0nnn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i know they should of done that

    • @batissta44
      @batissta44 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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.

  • @jonnylinford
    @jonnylinford 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

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

  • @aimeex7115
    @aimeex7115 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @EagleEyeSupport
    @EagleEyeSupport 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    how to remove/edit files from encrypted disk?

  • @jorgeleite1473
    @jorgeleite1473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @qualifiedidiots2165
    @qualifiedidiots2165 5 ปีที่แล้ว +98

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

    • @kirkisgrizz7686
      @kirkisgrizz7686 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      we know its porn

    • @dropatacoshell
      @dropatacoshell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@kirkisgrizz7686 bitch how you know

    • @heidivictoria6934
      @heidivictoria6934 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@kirkisgrizz7686 im just here to protect my ariana grande pictures- o-o

    • @nbateen6131
      @nbateen6131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i wanna protect my memes actually

    • @kingtorrhenstarkstark5311
      @kingtorrhenstarkstark5311 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nbateen6131 bro same

  • @iangreen6886
    @iangreen6886 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @meenakshighanghash-g5b
    @meenakshighanghash-g5b 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @matthewcao4993
    @matthewcao4993 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @msandersen
    @msandersen 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @maher777
    @maher777 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kostaki02
    @kostaki02 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @adriancollins95
    @adriancollins95 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just the video i needed, absolutely perfect. thank you

  • @a.s.l711
    @a.s.l711 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @PatrickPierceBateman
    @PatrickPierceBateman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

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

  • @arungeorge9529
    @arungeorge9529 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @JackieButcher
    @JackieButcher 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @taborelli
    @taborelli ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial

  • @ronaldoquiroz1023
    @ronaldoquiroz1023 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    video starts at 0:44

  • @ayrtons1572
    @ayrtons1572 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the keychain part. nice

  • @Frost_x_NB
    @Frost_x_NB 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    how do I add more size to the .dmg

    • @opbiel
      @opbiel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @matthewsjardine
    @matthewsjardine 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @silkscrim
    @silkscrim 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @jessicalara2315
    @jessicalara2315 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great now how do I undo what i just did

  • @CBReal1290
    @CBReal1290 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @omgwtfbbq_1
    @omgwtfbbq_1 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @tulpar7170
    @tulpar7170 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @photographerjonathan
    @photographerjonathan 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @nabeelsaeed3181
    @nabeelsaeed3181 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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...?

  • @russsser
    @russsser 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @microsoftsarker
    @microsoftsarker 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for publishing

  • @Bad_Gnasher
    @Bad_Gnasher 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @MonoGadjo
    @MonoGadjo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful thanks!!

  • @jpbusinesstechnologies
    @jpbusinesstechnologies ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Damnzz
    @Damnzz ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @neshnene
    @neshnene 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ninjagames7686
    @ninjagames7686 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how to add extra files to the protcted folder

  • @anirudh5101
    @anirudh5101 ปีที่แล้ว

    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".

  • @paralleluniverseexists
    @paralleluniverseexists ปีที่แล้ว

    @MaxTechOfficial ‘s old times is. Dope

  • @ivespoken8902
    @ivespoken8902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @ivespoken8902
      @ivespoken8902 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Fantasia Shaclara one year later! lol

  • @fraud-pl1jg
    @fraud-pl1jg ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what if i forget the password

  • @krishnalamahar1
    @krishnalamahar1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you can use fsdecrypt to access the dmg

  • @exel1212
    @exel1212 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    well explained and fast

  • @aaronx5656
    @aaronx5656 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    very helpful and succinct. thanks dude !

  • @accentontheoff
    @accentontheoff 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @JohnSmith-zl8rz
    @JohnSmith-zl8rz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @habibasiddique8987
    @habibasiddique8987 ปีที่แล้ว

    if we forget password is there any way to reset?

  • @duendeparalela
    @duendeparalela ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @adilyntan284
    @adilyntan284 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lenedee9669
    @lenedee9669 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @yorielgenuinocompany
    @yorielgenuinocompany 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very useful 👍🏼

  • @abdinasiryusuf6886
    @abdinasiryusuf6886 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @DeepakPanwar-iu3ut
    @DeepakPanwar-iu3ut 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @NichlasNin0
    @NichlasNin0 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mehrandavachi3589
    @mehrandavachi3589 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done, Appreciate it bro...👍

  • @iphoneiphone4700
    @iphoneiphone4700 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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?

  • @Rachelcenter1
    @Rachelcenter1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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?

  • @sim1000en
    @sim1000en 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Nora-gc6tk
    @Nora-gc6tk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ?How to open it if you forget the password

  • @BrandonJones-pn9pc
    @BrandonJones-pn9pc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How if you want to disable the lock?

  • @esqigibraltar2609
    @esqigibraltar2609 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    how to add another file to the locked disk?

  • @shreeyadkl4835
    @shreeyadkl4835 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @0011ile
      @0011ile 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @nayandeshmukh9793
      @nayandeshmukh9793 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@0011ile bro did you find the way?

  • @jean-63
    @jean-63 ปีที่แล้ว

    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?

  • @deepakkumaragrawal6328
    @deepakkumaragrawal6328 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @rapaent
    @rapaent 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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  5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @aliaabunayan4486
    @aliaabunayan4486 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @mariatruitt
    @mariatruitt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @stuartellis2006
    @stuartellis2006 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you😀

  • @Aychan091
    @Aychan091 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @LBJBUSINESS
    @LBJBUSINESS 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, dude...

  • @Giotsi
    @Giotsi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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..!! :)

  • @jarapovic
    @jarapovic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @geoffb1418
    @geoffb1418 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant - thank you

  • @myway8794
    @myway8794 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks bro.

  • @yolaghy
    @yolaghy ปีที่แล้ว

    how to share a password protected file by email?

  • @gitagupta1475
    @gitagupta1475 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to remove or unlock it permanently

  • @sameermalik3859
    @sameermalik3859 ปีที่แล้ว

    Or do I unencrypt it??

  • @kidflash3398
    @kidflash3398 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @GlitchComputer
    @GlitchComputer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Apple! Can you make this easier??

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      @vanessaclothings50 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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  • @mohammedislam7974
    @mohammedislam7974 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @insho.
    @insho. ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @alexk9858
    @alexk9858 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @tradextalks
    @tradextalks 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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??

  • @jacobnolan8781
    @jacobnolan8781 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ondrejmisak
      @ondrejmisak 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can add when mounted

  • @malcolmm4360
    @malcolmm4360 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how do you undo this though?

    • @nurainsumratul
      @nurainsumratul 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @maazzaib7888
    @maazzaib7888 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @PartyPancakes9000
    @PartyPancakes9000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @migpat222
    @migpat222 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to change memory of encrypred folder?

  • @basiledavid7798
    @basiledavid7798 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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?

  • @babytough2223
    @babytough2223 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @gamergurt3532
    @gamergurt3532 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanka thanks man

  • @fourletter182
    @fourletter182 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    An okey solution . Thank you

  • @nyitnyit6931
    @nyitnyit6931 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    trying to find solution, got confusion 😂

  • @allansh828
    @allansh828 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @AppleInsider
      @AppleInsider  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oops! Use 1Password!

    • @DvdBdjzDvl
      @DvdBdjzDvl 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Allan Sh with 100 bitcoin on it

  • @avantikaadair8453
    @avantikaadair8453 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @Inchman7
    @Inchman7 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @pfkmsandiego
    @pfkmsandiego 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks, dude

  • @michaelsinclair1509
    @michaelsinclair1509 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can this file be open on a windows pc?

  • @TheWell9
    @TheWell9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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?

  • @pauljoshua858
    @pauljoshua858 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Forgot the password. Help!