How to Lock a Folder on Your Mac

Locking folders on your Mac can be an effective way to keep your personal and sensitive files private. If you have pictures that you want to keep safe, you can use the Photos app or Disk Utility to lock them. In this article, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of locking a folder on your Mac using the Photos app.

To start, open the Photos app on your Mac from Finder, Launchpad, or Spotlight. Once the app is open, click on the Library tab in the left sidebar. This will show you all the pictures that you have added to the Photos app.

To select the pictures you want to lock, press and hold the Command (⌘) key on your keyboard and click on the picture you want to select. You can continue selecting multiple pictures by holding down the ⌘ key while clicking on each additional picture.

Once you have selected all the pictures you want to lock, right-click or Control-click on any one of the selected files and go to Share > Add to Photos from within the menu that appears. This will send the selected pictures to the Photos app.

To confirm your action, click on Hide in the prompt that appears. Now, the selected pictures are hidden from view and can only be accessed by you.

Alternatively, you can also use Disk Utility to lock your photos. However, this method requires more technical expertise and is not recommended for beginners.

In conclusion, locking folders on your Mac is a simple process that can be done using the Photos app or Disk Utility. By following these steps, you can keep your personal and sensitive files private and secure.

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