Users without a password cannot open files inside a protected ZIP archive.

MacOS lets you create a password-protected ZIP archive without installing third-party apps (one of the small but convenient distinctions between Windows and macOS. Sometimes, creating a password-protected ZIP file on a Mac is the only option. Of course, the best option is not to store personal data on shared computers, but different users have different needs. We comply with the Federal Trade Commission 1998 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).If you use a shared computer with other people having access to it, password-protecting personal files using a ZIP archive may be a good solution. The 4-H Name and Emblem have special protections from Congress, protected by code 18 USC 707. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned. This information is for educational purposes only.

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