Create a password to keep others from accessing the files on the drive.For My Passport SSD and My Passport Go also refer to the following article: Answer ID 29790: WD Backup & WD Security: Does Not Detect My Passport SSD or My Passport Go.For more information, please refer to Answer ID 4677: Invalid Password or Forgotten Password Message on WD Security.
THE DRIVE WILL NEED TO BE ERASED BEFORE IT CAN BE USED AGAIN. If the password has been forgotten, you will lose access to your data.The WD Security software uses the set password to electronically lock and unlock the drive.WD Security allows password protection of external drives that support 256-bit AES hardware encryption from unauthorized use or access.
