File privileges and locking files. The Locked status predates macOS and OS X, and seems to have been carried over for compatibility with OS X and never thought of again. Hide Files and Folders for Mac. UkeySoft File Lock is a data secure app for Mac dedicated to protect documents and folders. With a click, it conceals files and folders with all their contents, it make your private files and folders completely invisible to anyone. Prevents your files from being seen, modified or or erased by other users. There are two basic ways to lock a file/folder on the Apple computer. Disk Utility is the first thing to discuss as it is a native Mac’s utility, free of charge. It does the bare minimum; so, to get more, one has to buy some third-party applications.
Folder Locking For Mac
Launch the UkeySoft File Lock software on your Mac, it works well with macOS 10.5 or above (macOS High Sierra).
Then, please click the '+' button to add the files or folders to the list and set invisible. You can also drag the files or folders to the list and hiding it.
In the left 'Item' column, select the file or folder you want to hide, then switch the toggle button to Invisible state. If you want to lock this application with password, please choose 'Require Password' check box. If this option is selected, to open the app it will be necessary to enter the correct password.