Double-clicking the file or folder to open it will prompt you for the password you typed into Terminal, so be sure to keep your passwords in a safe location. That's all it takes! You'll now see a compressed file on your desktop. Note: in the image below, our folder is named 'Setapp' so the command reads: zip -er setapp.zip Note: if your file or folder were saved to the desktop, you'd type in: cd desktop It takes some unique commands, but it's the most straightforward method to password protect ZIP file and folders on Mac. There's a simple way to zip and password protect folders and files via Terminal.
How to password protect a ZIP file with Terminal
We'll show you how to password protect a ZIP file, open encrypted ZIP files and folders, and discuss some proven methods for safeguarding your data.
