WD Security for Mac

WD Security for Mac is useful if you have Western Digital drives and want to add password protection to them. That way, you don’t have to worry about unauthorized access to your WD drives.

You can easily secure data on these drives with WD Security for macOS. All it takes is a couple of clicks.

Once the application is installed, take your compatible WD drive and attach it to your computer. It can automatically detect its compatibility after it’s attached. The main window will display the security settings, drive letter, name, and storage capacity of the drive.

If you want to automatically unlock the WD drive, choose the “auto unlock” choice in your settings.

Instructions

It is so easy for a new password to be configured. In the appropriate fields, type in the security key that you want as your password. Then choose “save.”

Make sure you write down or remember this password. WD Security app for Mac does not have a “lost password” option if you forget. The only thing you can do is set a password hint. If that doesn’t help you remember your password, then you’ll have no way to access your data.

When you create a password with Western Digital Security for your WD drive, the data on the drive will also be encrypted. This makes it impossible for anyone else to retrieve your personal documents and files.

Applicable Products

My Book, My Book for Mac, My Book Duo, My Book, My Book Duo, My Passport Air, My Passport Ultra Metal, My Passport Ultra (WD Backup), My Passport for Mac, My Passport, My Passport for Mac, My Passport SSD, My Passport Ultra, My Passport Ultra (USB-C), My Passport Ultra for Mac (USB-C).

How to Use

Install the application and launch it on your Mac

Connect your compatible WD drive to your Mac

Set a strong password for your external WD drive

Enable auto-unlock on trusted computers if desired

Use the app to change or remove password anytime

To disable security, remove password via the app

Uninstall the app if no longer needed

System Requirements

• macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later
• Compatible WD external drives (e.g., My Passport)
• At least 50 MB of free disk space
• USB port for drive connection
• Administrator privileges for installation

PROS

• Easy-to-use drive encryption
• Protects data with strong password
• Auto-unlock option for trusted devices
• Supports multiple WD drive models
• Minimal system resource usage

CONS

• Only works with WD drives
• No recovery if password is forgotten
• Limited to basic encryption features
• Outdated interface design
• No backup or cloud integration

Note: Requires My Passport drive.

Also Available: Download WD Security for Windows