Visit the WD Product Software Downloads page and download the "WD Security for Windows" file (typically a .zip file).

Set a password hint. Tip: Do not make the hint too obvious.

WD Security is specialized, free utility software provided by Western Digital designed to interact with compatible portable drives to password-protect data.

In an era where data portability is essential, keeping your personal files, work documents, and sensitive media secure is paramount. If you own a Western Digital (WD) external hard drive or SSD (like the My Passport or My Book series), you already possess a powerful tool for data protection. allows you to leverage built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption, creating a robust password-protected barrier against unauthorized access.

Double-click the WDSecuritySetup.exe file in the extracted folder.

WD Security does not run on Windows 10/11 in S Mode. How to Download and Install WD Security on Windows 10

Connect your WD portable hard drive to your Windows 10 PC.