How to Lock Drive in Windows 11

This video guides about how to lock drive in windows 11.
If you're worried about the safety of your data, this is a great way to protect your files.
We are going to lock a drive in Windows 11 by using the built-in encryption tool called BitLocker.
Here are the Steps to Lock Drive in Windows 11 with Password:
1. Open "This PC" and locate the drive you want to lock, such as "Local Disk (E:)".
2. Right-click on the drive and select "Turn on BitLocker" from the menu.
3. Choose how you want to unlock the drive. You can select either "Enter a password" or "Use Smart Card".
4. Choose where you want to save your recovery key. This key is essential for unlocking the drive if you forget the password or lose the USB drive.
5. Select the encryption method you prefer. The "New encryption mode" is recommended for better security.
6. Start the encryption process by clicking the "Next" button and then "Start encrypting".
7. Wait for the encryption process to complete. This may take a significant amount of time depending on the size of the drive.
Once the encryption is finished, your drive will be locked. When you try to access it, you'll be prompted to enter the password .
You should now know how to lock drive in windows 11. If you still facing issue while adding password to drive, don't hesitate to leave a comment below, and I'll be sure to answer.
Cheers :)
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[@eduardoguerrero8554]

Thank you so much, it has been very useful

[@gnanasai7673]

Bro how to install bitlocker

[@Abdou_wahabi]

That’s not good don’t do that

[@seahawksforever9504]

I have 2 hard drives on my laptop running Windows 11. I partition 1 hard drive to have another Windows 11 os. I want my main hard drive local disk C to have a password. How?

[@lota_gilas...]

Bitlockar option is not showing . Please help

[@ADHDeez_Nuts]

you need the pro or enterprise version of windows

[@bmkhmer1315]

hello brother , how to unlock it

[@TechRelatedTips]

follow the same steps reverse.

[@vishwajeetmandal2373]

This option is not available

[@TechRelatedTips]

which Windows 11 version?

[@rohitmondal2569]

​@@TechRelatedTips yes

[@fazlerabbi4413]

hello brother
in my laptop this bitlocker option is absent

[@TechRelatedTips]

trying to set password on internal or external hard drive folder?

[@dubpvp]

Same, I don't have that button, I am trying to do this on an external hard drive

[@dubnation2379]

Home edition don't have that!! Need pro windows 11 edition

[@lota_gilas...]

Some problem bro , please help 😢