Password protection My Passport Essential Model WDBACY5000ARD-NESN

I’m a noobie! I don’t understand how to password protect my Passport Essential. It did come with Smartward software.

You need to make sure that the WD Smartware is installed in your computer. Then, visit the link below, it will teach you how to password protect your drive:

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