How do I put a password on a text file?

How do I put a password on a text file?

Right-click on the Notepad text file you want to encrypt, and select Properties from the context menu. On the General tab, click Advanced. Next, check the box “Encrypt contents to secure data” and click OK. A window will pop up asking you whether or not you want to encrypt the file and its parent folder.

What does plain text password mean?

A plain text password (or Plaintext, or Plain-text) is a way of writing (and sending) a password in a clear, readable format. Such password is not encrypted and can be easily read by other humans and machines.

Where do I store my passwords on my computer?

Add innocuous text the visible version of the file and store your passwords or other sensitive data in the hidden file. Unfortunately, the “hidden” text file can still be detected using a simple command-line utility.

Is there a way to store passwords in a hidden file?

The How-To Geek explains how to use the Alternate Data Streams feature built into Windows’ NTFS to create a secret text file associated with a visible one. Add innocuous text the visible version of the file and store your passwords or other sensitive data in the hidden file.

What’s the best way to password protect a text file?

You’ll get a password protected .zip archive which contacting your text files. Make sure you remember the password to avoid losing access to the encrypted text files. If you often have to read or modify text files, Lock My Folders should be your perfect companion for password protecting your .txt file.

How to password protect A.TXT file in Notepad?

Method 3: Password Protect Notepad Text Files with Lock My Folders. If you often have to read or modify text files, Lock My Folders should be your perfect companion for password protecting your .txt file. Encryption is done on filesystem level and is transparent for both users and applications, including text editors.