Locking Files and Folders

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in Genius Bar edited May 2015
Is there a way to lock files and/or folders? So that no one can see them while on your mac without using ownership and permissions?





Any Help Appreciated!

Comments

  • Reply 1 of 3
    g_warreng_warren Posts: 713member
    I just use a disk image with a password on it to hide files away. Use the disk utility in the applications folder.
  • Reply 2 of 3
    H-manH-man Posts: 5member
    g_warren said:
    I just use a disk image with a password on it to hide files away. Use the disk utility in the applications folder.
    Open Disk Utility > New Image >  pick Size / Encryption / Image Format ( I prefer - sparse bundle disk image )

    I don't recommend keeping the password in your Key Chain , so only you would know the password. Put the Disc Image in a folder and then place the folder in a discrete file /category. Don't forget your password or you won't be able to access the Disk Image.
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