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Secret Folder
Secret Folder
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Secret Folder

Version 10.1

Protect your information on folder-by-folder basis.

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Secret Folder overview

Secret Folder is a Mac OS X program that provides an easy and fast way to protect personal documents and avoid them being seen, modified, or erased by other users. It allows users to hide folders and their contents. Files and folders can be added by means of a single click on a choose dialog box or via drag and drop. The application is simple to use and can be protected with a password.

This program uses the standard functionality of the operating system to make folders and files invisible and it's very useful to keep information away from prying eyes or kids who may accidentally modify or delete personal files. For users that need more advanced levels for protecting data, there are other ways of protecting information on removable media (as creating encrypted disk images) or using Mac OS X FileVault.

What’s new in version 10.1

Updated on Apr 02 2020

Version 10.1:
  • Release notes were unavailable when this listing was updated.

Information

License

Shareware

Size

2.1 MB

Downloads

32465

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • OS X 10.9 or later
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Ry-ma
Ry-ma
Dec 11 2013
8.3
0.0
Dec 11 2013
0.0
Version: 8.3
Secret Folder is like a joke. E.G. Spotlight can be called every secret thing yet.
Pirana
Pirana
Apr 19 2013
8.3
2.5
Apr 19 2013
2.5
Version: 8.3
Very basic, all it does it set the folder a hidden. You can still see the folder and what is in it using the command line or an application like Total Finder. Definitely not good for keeping things private.
Cgc
Cgc
Sep 3 2012
8.3
0.0
Sep 3 2012
0.0
Version: 8.3
Espionage v2.x is only $9.99 and a much better deal.
orange0422
orange0422
Jun 27 2012
7.0
4.0
Jun 27 2012
4.0
Version: 7.0
Got this on sale for 0.99, I think It's a deal.
rw2-kln
rw2-kln
Aug 10 2011
7.0
0.0
Aug 10 2011
0.0
Version: 7.0
Broken in Lion
Ward
Ward
Jan 18 2011
7.0
0.0
Jan 18 2011
0.0
Version: 7.0
I'll join the "it's too expensive" chorus. Cloak is free. Default Folder (a must-have) has Forget Recent Folders.
Maclover1-1
Maclover1-1
Jan 4 2010
7.0
0.0
Jan 4 2010
0.0
Version: 7.0
Wow !!! Cheap peace of software ! I AM KIDDING YES !!!!!!!! This pricing is ridiculous sorry !
Lee123
Lee123
Aug 7 2009
7.0
0.0
Aug 7 2009
0.0
Version: 7.0
This command hides a folder. chflags hidden /path/to/yourfolder/ It is completely free. For a password hidden folder, run any of the free DMG creators with a password and then use the above command to hide it. I have actually used and liked secret folders. I think I even bought it but the price now seems way to steep.
Fatal-se7en
Fatal-se7en
Feb 19 2009
'08b87
0.0
Feb 19 2009
0.0
Version: '08b87
This is ridiculous how could the developer charge money for this... all this does is simply execute a basic UNIX system function, it puts a period in front of a file so that the system treats it as a system file and so renders in invisible. But anyone with RUDIMENTARY UNIX knowledge would know how to sidestep this "Security Measure". The fact that the developer charges for this makes me angry... I bet I could write an applescript that does this exact function in less than 20 MINUTES. I pity the fool that "secures" Bank details and credit card numbers with this.. People these days.. "Sigh"
ianianianian
ianianianian
Oct 25 2006
4.0b
1.0
Oct 25 2006
1.0
Version: 4.0b
Security through stupidity - anybody who thinks that this will make their files secure, and safe from prying eyes deserves to be ripped off for the $19.95 this sorry excuse for a program costs
Guest
Guest
Nov 19 2005
3.6
0.0
Nov 19 2005
0.0
Version: 3.6
I cannot believe anyone would pay for this. It borders on the unethical to charge for this software, which offers no protection at all. All it does is rename the file to be protected to start with a period, which in Unix means it will not be shown in normal directory listings, but offers NO protection whatsoever. Try this: make a file on your desktop "invisible" using this software. Now open the Terminal, and type the following commands: cd Desktop; ls -a Scroll up (if necessary), and you will see your file there, with the original name preceded by a dot. You can type "open .filename" (replacing filename as appropriate) to open the file. If you want to have more protection, set the permissons on the file so only you can access it (open the file's Info dialog, and look at the "Ownership and permissions" tab). That at least will really prevent other users from accessing it. If you want to have even more protection, encrypt it using File Vault, which also comes with MacOS X.
Guest
Guest
Jul 8 2005
3.1
2.0
Jul 8 2005
2.0
Version: 3.1
way to expensive! There are others with more options for less money. Plus it crashed quite often!
Guest
Guest
Aug 26 2004
2.6.4
2.0
Aug 26 2004
2.0
Version: 2.6.4
P. T. Barnum was right. One born every minute. (Make that second with today's birth rates.) If you want to keep people out of your stuff without going to the trouble of creating a faux user account (who wants to log out/in just to see document files?), password encrypt the folder with DiskCopy (part of the system installation), PGP, StuffIt, et al. Tons of encryption apps for OS X out there that are very secure. And if you really need it to be invisible, make it invisible with any number of truly useful utilities like File Buddy that do so much more. With the Go To Folder command, nothing is invisible. Same with Sherlock, just select invisible/on and a drive and you see all invisible files and folders. Same with dev apps like Resorcerer and plenty of others. Invisible is only protection against the computer illiterate and those who just aren't looking.
Guest
Guest
Aug 26 2004
2.6.4
0.0
Aug 26 2004
0.0
Version: 2.6.4
Even better, use file vault and a separate user account with a strong password. The NSA could get in, but probably not anyone else....
Guest
Guest
Mar 15 2004
2.6.2
2.0
Mar 15 2004
2.0
Version: 2.6.2
Wheww... wife wont be able to see my stash of pic and videos
Guest
Guest
Feb 22 2004
2.6
2.0
Feb 22 2004
2.0
Version: 2.6
Rename your folder from foldername to .foldername - that is for what you can pay 15$ or more? The price is not fair! This price says: hey, are you a really stupid user?
Guest
Guest
Feb 16 2004
2.6
2.0
Feb 16 2004
2.0
Version: 2.6
Please make sure your application has a reason to exist on OSX before porting it to OSX. Thank you.
Guest
Guest
May 23 2003
2.4.3
0.0
May 23 2003
0.0
Version: 2.4.3
Secret Folder ROCKS!!!!. If you have stuff to hide and you don't want anyone to find even a way to trace its existence, use Secret folder.
Guest
Guest
Jan 6 2003
2.4.2
2.0
Jan 6 2003
2.0
Version: 2.4.2
I don't see how this is this $15 better than an encrypted disk image.
Guest
Guest
Nov 13 2002
2.4b1
2.0
Nov 13 2002
2.0
Version: 2.4b1
Okay, this is a BSD system. Why would I want to pay for an application that basically does this: chmod 700 folder, i.e. changes the folder permissions so that only the owner can see what's inside. Cheap trick!!!
muouyiyi
muouyiyi
Jan 20 2015
3.5
Jan 20 2015
3.5
Version: null
Pirana
Pirana
Apr 19 2013
2.5
Apr 19 2013
2.5
Version: null
orange0422
orange0422
Jun 27 2012
4.0
Jun 27 2012
4.0
Version: null
ianianianian
ianianianian
Oct 25 2006
1.0
Oct 25 2006
1.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Nov 19 2005
1.0
Nov 19 2005
1.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Jul 8 2005
2.0
Jul 8 2005
2.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
May 23 2003
5.0
May 23 2003
5.0
Version: null
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