Ideally, you wouldnt store any sensitive personal information in the cloud.
If you do too, consider better protecting the data by encrypting it with a password.
Well show you a few ways to encrypt sensitive files before you upload them online.
Your password-protected file can be accessed on any gadget; you just need the password to view its contents.
This method works best if you have lots of files you want to encrypt quickly.
Be careful not to lose these passwords thoughand consider this another good reasonto consider using a password manager.
Youll have to use an additional password or a numeric PIN to enter the information stored in these folders.
This limitation is removed on the paid tier for OneDrive.
Dropbox Vault is only available on the paid tiers for that service.
On Windows, use 7Zip to get the job done fast.
Right-click any file or folder and select7-Zip > Add to archive.
On your Mac, the built-in Disk Utility app also lets you do this for free.
Use Spotlight Search (Command + Spacebar) to search for and launch Disk Utility.
Then navigate toFile > New Image > Image From Folder.
Disk Utility will ask you to bang out and confirm the password.
After this, underImage Format, chooseRead/Write, and clickCreate.
Use third-party encryption apps
This method is probably the least convenient and most secure.
