<ul><li>Protecting sensitive files on your Mac is easier than you might think. With Disk Utility, you can create a password-protected folder by using an encrypted disk image.</li><li>Disk Utility is a built-in macOS app for managing storage devices and volumes. It lets you create encrypted disk images, which work like password-protected folders.</li><li>Here’s how to get started: 1. Open Disk Utility. 2. Create a New Disk Image. 3. Configure Disk Image Settings. 4. Set a Password. 5. Save and Mount the Disk Image.</li><li>To delete a password-protected folder, eject the disk image, locate the disk image file, move it to Trash, and securely empty the Trash. Note that this action cannot be undone.</li></ul>

How to Password Protect a Folder on Mac

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