在保护Mac上的机密文件时，有一种简单的方法可以为您的文件添加密码保护。该功能非常适合锁定 Mac 上的文件和文件夹(lock files and folders on your Mac)。但是，它不支持某些东西，它会锁定您的应用程序。
如果您想锁定某些应用程序，使其无法在Mac上启动，则不能使用标准锁定方法。此外， Mac(Mac)上没有其他选项可以让您的应用程序不被未经授权的用户访问。
这就是两个第三方锁定应用程序出现的地方。这些应用程序可让您限制所选应用程序在Mac上的使用。它们允许您为您的应用添加密码保护，这样您的应用只有在输入正确的密码后才能启动。这两个应用程序都是付费应用程序，但如果您不想探索其中的所有可用功能，则可以使用它们的试用版。
在很多情况下，您可能想要锁定Mac上的应用程序。当您赠送Mac进行维修时，也许您想锁定您的金融应用程序。或者，也许您想锁定您的FTP 应用程序(FTP apps)，以免其他用户弄乱您的网站文件。
使用 AppCrypt 在 Mac 上锁定应用程序(Using AppCrypt To Lock Apps On a Mac)
AppCrypt（29.99 美元）是一款适用于Mac的高级应用程序，可让您屏蔽您机器上的应用程序和网站。
该应用程序的伟大之处在于它记录了打开受保护应用程序的所有失败尝试。当尝试解锁应用程序失败时，它甚至会在您的Mac上拍摄照片。
- 前往AppCrypt网站并将应用程序下载到您的Mac上。将(Drag)应用程序拖到您的应用程序(Applications)文件夹中，以便它出现在所有应用程序启动器中。
- 单击Dock 中的Launchpad，搜索AppCrypt，然后在它出现时单击它以启动应用程序。
- 由于该应用程序是从Internet下载的，因此您会在屏幕上收到一条警告消息。单击(Click)打开以打开(Open)应用程序。
- 当应用程序在Mac(Mac)上首次打开时，系统会要求您设置密码。这是保护您机器上的应用程序的密码。
此外，请务必勾选“在系统启动时启动(Launch at System Startup)”选项，以确保应用程序在每次Mac启动时启动并保护您的应用程序。然后点击提交(Submit)继续。
- 在主应用程序界面上，您会找到各种可供选择的选项。现在您已经设置了密码，是时候选择要锁定的应用程序了。单击(Click)顶部的添加应用程序选项以添加您的应用程序。(Add App)
- Finder浏览窗口将打开。单击(Click)左侧边栏中的应用程序(Applications)文件夹，在右侧窗格中找到要锁定的应用程序，然后双击该应用程序。
- 您选择的应用程序现在已添加到AppCrypt并已锁定。
如何在 Mac 上启动 AppCrypt 锁定的应用程序(How To Launch An AppCrypt-Locked App On Mac)
如果您想打开一个(wish to open an app)受密码保护的应用程序，您可以按以下方式进行操作。
- 在Launchpad(Launchpad)中搜索您的应用，并在出现时单击它。
- 系统将提示您输入密码。输入密码并点击提交(Submit)。
- 如果您输入了正确的密码，应用程序将打开。否则，它不会让您继续，并且您的失败尝试将记录在应用程序中。
如何在 Mac 上的 AppCrypt 中解锁应用程序(How To Unlock An App In AppCrypt On Mac)
如果您不再希望保护应用程序密码，您可以在AppCrypt 中将(AppCrypt)其解锁。
- 启动AppCrypt并输入您的密码以继续。
- 在左侧边栏中选择要解锁的应用程序，然后单击顶部的删除应用程序。(Remove App)
您的应用程序将立即从列表中删除并在您的Mac上解锁。
使用 AppLocker 在 Mac 上锁定应用程序(Locking Apps On a Mac Using AppLocker)
AppLocker（通过应用程序内购买免费）可在官方Mac App Store上使用，它允许您为安装在Mac上的应用程序添加密码保护。除了密码，它还支持Touch ID和蓝牙 ID(Bluetooth ID)，让您可以解锁机器上锁定的应用程序。
- 启动Mac App Store，搜索AppLocker，然后在您的Mac上安装该应用程序。
- 打开新安装的应用程序，系统会要求您设置密码。这样做并继续。您将使用此密码解锁Mac上锁定的应用程序。
- 单击(Click)菜单栏中的应用程序图标，系统将提示您输入密码。输入密码并单击Enter。
- 在主界面上，确保启用了激活 AppLocker(Activate AppLocker)选项。此外，启用“登录(Start at Login)时启动”选项，以便每次Mac启动时启动应用程序。要使用AppLocker(AppLocker)
锁定应用程序，请单击顶部的+
- 以下屏幕列出了您机器上安装的所有应用程序。在列表中单击(Click)要锁定的那个。
您选择的应用程序将被锁定在您的Mac上。
如何启动 AppLocker 锁定的应用程序(How To Launch An AppLocker-Locked App)
- 像往常一样查找(Find)并启动应用程序。
- 系统会要求您输入密码。输入密码并按Enter。
如果您输入正确的密码，您锁定的应用程序将启动。
如何在 Mac 上的 AppLocker 中解锁应用程序(How To Unlock An App In AppLocker On Mac)
使用AppLocker(AppLocker)解锁应用比锁定应用要容易得多。
- 单击菜单栏中的AppLocker图标并输入密码以继续。
- 找到您要解锁的应用程序，然后单击该应用程序旁边的X标志。(X)
它会快速删除您的应用并在您的Mac(Mac)上为您解锁。
How To Lock Apps On Your Mac
Whеn it comes to protecting confidential files on а Mac, there’s an easy way to add paѕsword proteсtion to your files. The feature works just great to lock files and folders on your Mac. However, there’s something that it doesn’t support and it’s locking your apps.
If you want to lock certain apps from being launched on your Mac, you can’t use the standard locking method. Also, there’s no other option on the Mac that lets you keep your apps from unauthorized users.
This is where two third-party locking apps come into the picture. These apps let you restrict the usage of your chosen apps on your Mac. They let you add password protection to your apps so your apps can only launch if the correct password is entered. Both of these apps are paid ones but you can use their trial versions if you aren’t looking to explore all the features available in them.
There are many occasions when you might want to lock apps on Mac. Maybe you want to lock your financial apps when you give away your Mac for repairing. Or maybe you want to lock your FTP apps so other users don’t mess up your website files.
Using AppCrypt To Lock Apps On a Mac
AppCrypt ($29.99) is a premium app for Mac that allows you to block both apps as well as websites on your machine.
The great thing about the app is that it records all the failed attempts to open your protected apps. It even captures a photo on your Mac when there’s a failed attempt to unlock an app.
- Head over to the AppCrypt website and download the app to your Mac. Drag the app to your Applications folder so it appears in all app launchers.
- Click on Launchpad in your Dock, search for AppCrypt, and click on it when it appears to launch the app.
- Since the app has been downloaded from the Internet, you’ll get a warning message on your screen. Click on Open to open the app anyway.
- When the app opens for the first time on your Mac, you’ll be asked to set a password. This is the password that will protect your apps on your machine.
Also, make sure to tick-mark the Launch at System Startup option to ensure the app launches and protects your apps each time your Mac boots-up. Then click on Submit to continue.
- On the main app interface, you’ll find various options to choose from. Now that you’ve set up your password, it’s time to choose the apps that you want to lock. Click on the Add App option at the top to add your apps.
- The Finder browse window will open. Click on the Applications folder in the left sidebar, find the app you want to lock in the right pane, and double click on the app.
- Your chosen app is now added to AppCrypt and is now locked.
How To Launch An AppCrypt-Locked App On Mac
If you wish to open an app that is password protected, you can do it as the following.
- Search for your app in Launchpad and click on it when it appears.
- You’ll be prompted to enter your password. Enter the password and click on Submit.
- If you entered the correct password, the app will open. Else, it won’t let you proceed and your failed attempt will be logged in the app.
How To Unlock An App In AppCrypt On Mac
If you no longer wish to keep an app password protected, you can have it unlocked in AppCrypt.
- Launch AppCrypt and enter your password to continue.
- Select the app you want to unlock in the left sidebar and click on Remove App at the top.
Your app will instantly be removed from the list and unlocked on your Mac.
Locking Apps On a Mac Using AppLocker
AppLocker (free with in-app purchases) is available on the official Mac App Store and it lets you add password protection to the apps installed on your Mac. In addition to passwords, it supports Touch ID and Bluetooth ID as well to let you unlock the locked apps on your machine.
- Launch the Mac App Store, search for AppLocker, and get the app installed on your Mac.
- Open the newly installed app and you’ll be asked to set a password. Do so and continue. You’ll use this password to unlock the locked apps on your Mac.
- Click on the app icon in your menu bar and you’ll be prompted to enter your password. Enter the password and click on Enter.
- On the main interface, ensure the Activate AppLocker option is enabled. Also, enable the option that says Start at Login so the app launches each time your Mac boots-up.
To lock an app with AppLocker, click on the + (plus) sign at the top to add an app.
- The following screen lists out all the apps installed on your machine. Click on the one you want to lock in the list.
Your selected app will be locked on your Mac.
How To Launch An AppLocker-Locked App
- Find and launch the app as you normally would.
- You’ll be asked to enter your password. Type in the password and hit Enter.
Your locked app will launch if you entered the correct password for it.
How To Unlock An App In AppLocker On Mac
Unlocking an app with AppLocker is much easier than locking one.
- Click on the AppLocker icon in your menu bar and enter your password to continue.
- Find the app you want to unlock and then click on the X sign next to the app.
It’ll quickly remove your app and unlock it for you on your Mac.
