{"id":22404,"date":"2021-08-03T17:22:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-03T11:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/?p=22404"},"modified":"2023-08-11T18:18:31","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T12:48:31","slug":"how-to-password-protect-a-folder-in-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/how-to-password-protect-a-folder-in-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Password Protect a Folder in Windows 11 without Software"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you want to put a password on a folder in Windows 11? If yes, here&#8217;s how to password protect a folder in Windows 11 without software and with software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We all have some personal files and folders on our computers that we don\u2019t want others to find out. &#8220;Private&#8221; or &#8220;Homework&#8221; folder, anyone? ????.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of us share our computers with kids or family, and we all know how pesky they can be. And if you want to password protect a file or completely lock a folder on your Windows PC without using any third-party software, you might wonder how to password protect a folder in Windows 11 without software. Isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Worry not; today, we\u2019ll answer all your questions regarding creating a password-locked folder for free (Yes, there is no need to invest in any folder lock software). So, if you are curious to discover, can I password protect a folder in Windows 11 operating system? And how to protect folder with password on Windows 11 computer, this is the perfect guide for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/how-to-password-protect-a-folder-in-windows-11.png\" alt=\"how to password protect a folder in windows 11\" class=\"wp-image-22408\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/how-to-password-protect-a-folder-in-windows-11.png 850w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/how-to-password-protect-a-folder-in-windows-11-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/how-to-password-protect-a-folder-in-windows-11-200x133.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of password protecting a folder on Windows 11 is quite similar to the techniques followed on previous versions of Windows. So, just go ahead and take a look at how to lock a folder in Windows 11 with password using CMD. It\u2019s a very straightforward method, and anyone with basic computer knowledge can so try it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we have also explained a second method where we are using a free, light-weight, and easy-to-use file lock software called \u201cEasy File Locker\u201d to protect private files and folders within a few simple clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, without further ado, let\u2019s dive right in and learn how to make a folder in Windows 11 password protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color:#9b3f01\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Quick Note:<\/span><\/strong> We&#8217;ve tested these Windows 11 password protect folder methods internally. However, we&#8217;ve heard of some isolated complaints from people locking files using these methods and not being able to reaccess them. So, try playing around with some dummy files before encrypting your <em>essential\u00a0<\/em>files.\u00a0It&#8217;s just a precaution!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/how-to-password-protect-a-folder-in-windows-11\/#How_to_Password_Protect_a_Folder_in_Windows_11_without_Software\" title=\"How to Password Protect a Folder in Windows 11 without Software\">How to Password Protect a Folder in Windows 11 without Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/how-to-password-protect-a-folder-in-windows-11\/#How_to_Password_Protect_a_Folder_in_Windows_11_with_Easy_File_Locker\" title=\"How to Password Protect a Folder in Windows 11 with Easy File Locker\">How to Password Protect a Folder in Windows 11 with Easy File Locker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/how-to-password-protect-a-folder-in-windows-11\/#Password_Protect_a_Folder_in_Windows_11_%E2%80%93_Final_Words\" title=\"Password Protect a Folder in Windows 11 &#8211; Final Words\">Password Protect a Folder in Windows 11 &#8211; Final Words<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Password_Protect_a_Folder_in_Windows_11_without_Software\"><\/span>How to Password Protect a Folder in Windows 11 without Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows 11 doesn\u2019t allow locking of individual folders by default, but there are workarounds to it. You can easily lock a folder using the command prompt and by making an executable .BAT file. Follow these steps accurately, and you will be able to password protect folders in Windows 11 PCs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step (1):<\/strong> First of all, open the folder you want to password protect. Next, right-click on the empty space inside the folder and select the <strong>New<\/strong> > <strong>Text Document<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-password-protect-a-folder.png\" alt=\"how to password protect a folder\" class=\"wp-image-22431\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-password-protect-a-folder.png 818w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-password-protect-a-folder-263x300.png 263w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-password-protect-a-folder-132x150.png 132w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step (2):<\/strong> Name the file something you&#8217;ll remember and then double-click on this text file to open it in the Notepad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-protect-folder-with-password.png\" alt=\"how to protect folder with password\" class=\"wp-image-22427\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-protect-folder-with-password.png 818w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-protect-folder-with-password-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-protect-folder-with-password-200x126.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> Step (3):<\/strong> Now simply, copy and paste the following code:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\">cls<br>@ECHO OFF<br>title Folder Locker<br>if EXIST \"Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}\" goto UNLOCK<br>if NOT EXIST Locker goto MDLOCKER<br>:CONFIRM<br>echo Are you sure u want to Lock the folder(Y\/N)<br>set\/p \"cho=&gt;\"<br>if %cho%==Y goto LOCK<br>if %cho%==y goto LOCK<br>if %cho%==n goto END<br>if %cho%==N goto END<br>echo Invalid choice.<br>goto CONFIRM<br>:LOCK<br>ren Locker \"Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}\"<br>attrib +h +s \"Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}\"<br>echo Folder locked<br>goto End<br>:UNLOCK<br>echo Enter password to Unlock folder<br>set\/p \"pass=&gt;\"<br>if NOT %pass%==your_password goto FAIL<br>attrib -h -s \"Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}\"<br>ren \"Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}\" Locker<br>echo Folder Unlocked successfully<br>goto End<br>:FAIL<br>echo Invalid password<br>goto end<br>:MDLOCKER<br>md Locker<br>echo Locker created successfully<br>goto End<br>:End<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Step (4):<\/strong><\/strong> Now locate <strong>if NOT %pass%==your_password goto FAIL<\/strong> in the code you just pasted and replace <strong>your_password<\/strong> with a password of your choice. You can use Control + F to find it quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"822\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/password-protect-a-folder-in-windows-11.png\" alt=\"password protect a folder in windows 11\" class=\"wp-image-22425\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/password-protect-a-folder-in-windows-11.png 822w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/password-protect-a-folder-in-windows-11-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/password-protect-a-folder-in-windows-11-200x125.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 822px) 100vw, 822px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"color:#9e4102\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/span> Use a single word password without any spaces as passwords with spaces have been known to cause issues down the line.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the example, here&#8217;s how my code looks like after replacing it with the password (zdt2021):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before:<em>  <strong>if NOT %pass%==<span style=\"color:#1c5bee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">your_password<\/span> goto FAIL<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After:<em>  <strong>if NOT %pass%== <span style=\"color:#1c5bee\" class=\"has-inline-color\">zdt2021<\/span> goto FAIL<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Step (5):<\/strong><\/strong> Now, from the top left, click on the <strong>File <\/strong>menu and then select the <strong>Save As<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"821\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/windows-11-password-protect-folder.png\" alt=\"windows 11 password protect folder\" class=\"wp-image-22433\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/windows-11-password-protect-folder.png 821w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/windows-11-password-protect-folder-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/windows-11-password-protect-folder-200x125.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 821px) 100vw, 821px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Step (6):<\/strong><\/strong> Next on the Save As window, change the File Name to <strong>FolderLock.bat<\/strong> and select <strong>Save as type<\/strong> as <strong>All Files<\/strong>. Also, make sure the Encoding is set to ANSI from the dropdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-password-protect-a-folder-in-windows-11-without-software.png\" alt=\"how to password protect a folder in windows 11 without software\" class=\"wp-image-22429\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-password-protect-a-folder-in-windows-11-without-software.png 853w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-password-protect-a-folder-in-windows-11-without-software-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-password-protect-a-folder-in-windows-11-without-software-200x110.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Step (7):<\/strong><\/strong> Once you have done all these changes, click on the <strong>Save <\/strong>button, and it will create a <strong>FolderLock<\/strong> BAT file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Step (8):<\/strong><\/strong> Now, simply double click on the <strong>FolderLock<\/strong> file, and a password lockable folder with the name <strong>Locker <\/strong>will be automatically generated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/password-protect-folders.png\" alt=\"password protect folders\" class=\"wp-image-22423\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/password-protect-folders.png 818w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/password-protect-folders-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/password-protect-folders-200x126.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Step (9):<\/strong><\/strong> Place all your files and folders (that you want to password protect) in the <strong>Locker <\/strong>folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-put-a-password-on-a-folder.png\" alt=\"how to put a password on a folder\" class=\"wp-image-22428\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-put-a-password-on-a-folder.png 818w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-put-a-password-on-a-folder-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-put-a-password-on-a-folder-200x126.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Step (10):<\/strong><\/strong> After moving all the files and folders to the Locker folder, double-click on the <strong>FolderLock<\/strong> file. A command prompt window will appear. Here you have to just type <strong>Y<\/strong> to confirm the locking and then press <strong>Enter <\/strong>key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-password-protect-a-folder-on-windows-11.png\" alt=\"how to password protect a folder on windows 11\" class=\"wp-image-22430\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-password-protect-a-folder-on-windows-11.png 843w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-password-protect-a-folder-on-windows-11-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-password-protect-a-folder-on-windows-11-200x134.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Step (12):<\/strong><\/strong> Once you press the Enter key, the <strong>Locker <\/strong>folder that was created will disappear automatically, and you\u2019ll no longer see the folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/password-protect-a-folder-in-windows-11-using-CMD.png\" alt=\"password protect a folder in windows 11 using CMD\" class=\"wp-image-22438\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/password-protect-a-folder-in-windows-11-using-CMD.png 818w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/password-protect-a-folder-in-windows-11-using-CMD-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/password-protect-a-folder-in-windows-11-using-CMD-200x126.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Step (13):<\/strong><\/strong> Now, whenever you wish to open the <strong>Locker<\/strong> folder with all files and folders, double-click on the <strong>FolderLock<\/strong> BAT file, which will open a command prompt windows and ask you for your password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"786\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-lock-a-folder-on-windows-11.png\" alt=\"how to lock a folder on windows 11\" class=\"wp-image-22432\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-lock-a-folder-on-windows-11.png 786w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-lock-a-folder-on-windows-11-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-lock-a-folder-on-windows-11-200x150.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Step (14):<\/strong><\/strong> So, just type in the password you set up before (in Step 4) and press <strong>Enter <\/strong>key to access your password protected folder in Windows 11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you will be able to see and open the password protect folder and use the files inside it like any normal folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"830\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/password-protect-folder-in-windows-11.png\" alt=\"password protect folder in windows 11\" class=\"wp-image-22426\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/password-protect-folder-in-windows-11.png 830w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/password-protect-folder-in-windows-11-300x249.png 300w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/password-protect-folder-in-windows-11-180x150.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can follow these exact steps to lock or unlock any password protect folder as per your wish. This is how you can password protect folders on Windows 11 computers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\"><strong>Do you know? <a href=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/always-open-chrome-in-incognito-mode-on-windows-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"How to Always Open Chrome in Incognito Mode on Windows 11\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-primary-color\">How to Always Open Chrome in Incognito Mode on Windows 11<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Password_Protect_a_Folder_in_Windows_11_with_Easy_File_Locker\"><\/span>How to Password Protect a Folder in Windows 11 with Easy File Locker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the first method seems unnecessarily cumbersome to password protect a folder on Windows 11 operating system, then this second method is perfect for you! Although you\u2019ll need to install an external third-party software called Easy File Locker, which is a freeware (A software that\u2019s free).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Easy File Locker is a light-weight, easy-to-use, and one of the best free file and folder lock software for Windows 11 PC. It allows you to lock files andfolders, hide files and folders, and password protected GUI and uninstaller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, now let&#8217;s check out how to lock a folder in Windows 11 with password using Easy File Locker software. Here we go:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step (1):<\/strong> At first, download <a href=\"http:\/\/xoslab.com\/efl.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"http:\/\/xoslab.com\/efl.html\"><strong>Easy File Locker<\/strong><\/a> software and install it on your computer. Once the software is installed, open it by double-clicking on its icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step (2): <\/strong>Once the software opens, click on the <strong>Set Password<\/strong> icon (key symbol) and set a password of your choice. Once you&#8217;ve established a new password, move to the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"829\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-password-protect-a-file-in-windows-11.png\" alt=\"how to password protect a file in windows 11\" class=\"wp-image-22447\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-password-protect-a-file-in-windows-11.png 829w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-password-protect-a-file-in-windows-11-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-password-protect-a-file-in-windows-11-200x116.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 829px) 100vw, 829px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step (3): <\/strong>From the top menu icons list, click on the <strong>Add Folder<\/strong> icon (folder icon with a <strong>+<\/strong> sign beside it).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step (4): <\/strong>A pop-up window will open, click on the <strong>three horizontal dots<\/strong> beside the <strong>Path <\/strong>section and select the folder you wish to lock. Next, uncheck the <strong>Accessible<\/strong>, <strong>Writable<\/strong>, and <strong>Deletable <\/strong>options and then click on the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"829\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/can-you-password-protect-a-folder-in-windows-11.png\" alt=\"can you password protect a folder in windows 11\" class=\"wp-image-22444\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/can-you-password-protect-a-folder-in-windows-11.png 829w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/can-you-password-protect-a-folder-in-windows-11-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/can-you-password-protect-a-folder-in-windows-11-200x116.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 829px) 100vw, 829px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step (5): <\/strong>Once you click on the OK button, now the folder will be locked, unwritable and undeletable. And when someone tries opening the password protected folder, it won&#8217;t open and display the &#8220;<strong>You don&#8217;t currently permission to access this folder<\/strong>&#8221; or &#8220;<strong>You have been denied permission to access this folder<\/strong>&#8221; error message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"829\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-hide-a-folder-in-windows-11-with-password.png\" alt=\"how to hide a folder in windows 11 with password\" class=\"wp-image-22445\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-hide-a-folder-in-windows-11-with-password.png 829w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-hide-a-folder-in-windows-11-with-password-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-hide-a-folder-in-windows-11-with-password-200x131.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 829px) 100vw, 829px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, you can see how simple it\u2019s to make a folder password protected in Windows 11 using the Easy File Locker freeware. Also, if you want to hide the password protected folder, then you can simply uncheck the\u00a0<strong>Visible\u00a0<\/strong>option (in Step 4), and the folder will disappear as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how will you unlock the password protected folder now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlocking the folder and accessing files are quite simple if you know the password. Here\u2019s how to unlock password protected folder in Windows 11 locked using Easy File Locker software:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step (6): <\/strong>Open the <strong>Easy File Locker<\/strong> software, and it&#8217;ll ask you to enter the password. So, simply put in the <strong>Password <\/strong>to open the software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"138\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-make-a-folder-password-protected-in-windows-11.png\" alt=\"how to make a folder password protected in windows 11\" class=\"wp-image-22446\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-make-a-folder-password-protected-in-windows-11.png 325w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-make-a-folder-password-protected-in-windows-11-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-make-a-folder-password-protected-in-windows-11-200x85.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step (7): <\/strong>Once you\u2019re in the software, double-click on the password protected folder path under the <strong>Files &amp; Folders<\/strong> section and then check the<strong> <strong>Accessible<\/strong><\/strong>, <strong><strong>Writable<\/strong><\/strong>, and <strong><strong>Deletable <\/strong><\/strong>option. Finally, click on the <strong>OK <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-unlock-a-password-protected-folder-in-windows-11.png\" alt=\"how to unlock a password protected folder in windows 11\" class=\"wp-image-22448\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-unlock-a-password-protected-folder-in-windows-11.png 842w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-unlock-a-password-protected-folder-in-windows-11-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-unlock-a-password-protected-folder-in-windows-11-200x112.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s all! Now your folder is accessible again, and you will be able to access, edit, or delete any files or folders inside the folder according to your wish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"821\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-password-protect-folders-in-windows-11.png\" alt=\"how to password protect folders in windows 11\" class=\"wp-image-22450\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-password-protect-folders-in-windows-11.png 821w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-password-protect-folders-in-windows-11-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/how-to-password-protect-folders-in-windows-11-195x150.png 195w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 821px) 100vw, 821px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you wish to relock the folder, simply uncheck the Accessible, Writable, and Deletable option again like we did in Step 4, and it will be locked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Password_Protect_a_Folder_in_Windows_11_%E2%80%93_Final_Words\"><\/span>Password Protect a Folder in Windows 11 &#8211; Final Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope these two step by step methods helped you password protect files and folders on your Windows 11 computer. This guide must have definitely answered your question, how to password protect a folder in Windows 11 without software and with software, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few other ways like locking drives using Bitlocker, Compression softwares like WinRAR or 7Zip, and more, but these are the ones that work well and have been personally tested by the team here at the office.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve got any more questions about the newly launched Windows 11 operating  system or want our help solving other issues, then please comment down below. We&#8217;ll undoubtedly help you out! 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