How to Protect a Folder with a Passcode on MacBook?

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How to Protect a Folder with a Passcode (Mac)

This guide explains how to create a password-protected ZIP archive from a folder using the Terminal.

1. Open Finder

Open the Finder application on your computer.

2. Navigate to the relevant folder such as for examples: "Documents Folder" And create a new folder with documents you want to protect.

Example:

Next, double click on the folder, click on SERVICES and  NEW TERMINAL AT FOLDER:

You will then see such window: 

First, check the contents of your Documents directory by inserting text below and click on enter:

ls ~/Documents

Then move into the Documents folder by inserting text below and click on enter:

cd ~/Documents

3. Create a Password-Protected Archive

Run the following command but insert your newly created folder name instead of "Name of folder you created" :

zip -er "Name of folder you created" zip "Folder you created name"

What this command does

• zip – creates a ZIP archive

• -e – enables password protection (encryption)

• -r – includes all files and subfolders inside the folder

• MySecretFolder.zip – the name of the archive that will be created

• MySecretFolder – the folder you want to protect

4. Set the Password

After running the command, the terminal will prompt you to:

• Enter a password - type and click enter

• Confirm the password  type and click enter

!The password will not be visible while typing.

5. Result

A new file will appear in the Documents folder:

"Name of folder you created".zip

This file is password protected, and the password will be required to open or extract it.