How to hide and encrypt files or folders in MacOS
How to hide in macOS、Encrypt a file or folder Hide a file or folder Create a hidden folder using Terminal: 1. Create new hidden folder: Open Terminal,Enter the command mkdir file location/.file name,For example mkdir desktop/.MacW,Press Enter key to execute。This creates a hidden folder named .MacW。 2. Show hidden files: Press the shortcut key Shift+Command+. Can show hidden files and folders in Finder。 Modify file hidden attributes: 1. Type chflags hidden in the terminal ,Then drag in the files or folders you want to hide,Press Enter key to execute。This allows you to set a file or folder to a hidden state。 Encrypt Folders Create an encrypted disk image using Disk Utility: 1.Open Disk Utility in Launchpad's other folder。 2. Click File in the menu bar > New > image from folder,Or use the shortcut key Shift + Command + N。 3.Double-click to select the folder to encrypt,Then select the encryption method in the encryption options and enter the password。Make sure the image format is set to read/write,and click Save。 4.When accessing an encrypted disk,The system will ask for a password。for safety reasons,Uncheck "Remember passwords in my keychain"。 These methods can help you hide and encrypt files or folders on Mac,Ensure data security and privacy protection。
