The numbered steps below are from this method.

The WD Security icon, located within the WD Discovery sub-folder from the start menu.

Open the WD Security dialog by clicking either: The WD Security software is compatible with the following Operating Systems:

Direct Attached Storage (DAS) Drives: My Book, My Book for Mac, My Book Duo, My Passport, My Passport for Mac, My Passport Ultra, My Passport Ultra for Mac, My Passport Ultra (USB-C), My Passport Ultra for Mac (USB-C), My Passport SSD, My Passport Air, My Passport Ultra Metal, WD Backup Drive Desktopįor the 'Attach a Supported WD Drive' message, please refer to Answer ID 6265: WD Security & WD Drive Utilities: Attach a Supported WD Drive.

Create a password to keep others from accessing the files on the drive.

For My Passport SSD and My Passport Go also refer to the following article: Answer ID 29790: WD Backup & WD Security: Does Not Detect My Passport SSD or My Passport Go.

For more information, please refer to Answer ID 4677: Invalid Password or Forgotten Password Message on WD Security. THE DRIVE WILL NEED TO BE ERASED BEFORE IT CAN BE USED AGAIN.

If the password has been forgotten, you will lose access to your data.

The WD Security software uses the set password to electronically lock and unlock the drive.

WD Security allows password protection of external drives that support 256-bit AES hardware encryption from unauthorized use or access.

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