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Name: WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Red
Brand: WD
SKU: 6356881
Price: 74.99 USD
Rating: 4.6 (1112 reviews)

WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Red

Model:: WDBYVG0020BRD-WESN; |
SKU:: 6356881

User rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1112 reviews.

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QuestionCan use with iPhone and I pad
Asked 5 years ago by Kick2020noxing.
- Answer Hi Kick2020noxing, Please know WD My Passport preformatted for Windows computer and tested only with macOS and WindowsOS. For more information you can refer to the link mentioned below. http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4078-705155.pdf Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 5 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionIs it compatible with a HP laptop upload and download
Asked 5 years ago by Spanky.
- Answer Hi Spanky19385, Thanks for showing your interest in WD My Passport Drive. In order to get compatibility answer, we would request you to please contact to your laptop motherboard manufacturer. Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 5 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionDoes this work with MacBook Air 2018?
Asked 6 years ago by Bella8792.
- Answer Yes
  Answered 5 years ago by kpereda
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QuestionCan we create a password for this device and use the password prior to open containing files ?
Asked 4 years ago by Wallis.
- Answer Yes, but you have to use their program that is on it, it IS optional, but pre loaded on the hard drive.
  Answered 2 years ago by TSRDMR
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QuestionI'm noticing the Ultra version of this drive comes with a USB Type C connector. Other then that, are there any other hardware differences between the two? Is the Ultra any faster or slower? Thank you!
Asked 5 years ago by ChrisL.
- Answer Hi ChrisL, Please refer to the links given below to know more about the difference between two drives. http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4078-705133.pdf http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4078-705155.pdf Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 5 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionIs this proper device for using to store Imac back ups? Using time maching
Asked 5 years ago by Timemachine.
- Answer Hi Timemachine, Yes, You can Backup your all stuff on this drive via Time machine backup. Before proceeding you may need to reformat the drive in the compatible file system. Reformatting Required for Mac OS Compatibility: https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3879 Please refer to the link mentioned below to know how to set up backup. "Starting macOS Time Machine Backups to My Passport and External USB Drives" https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18952 Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 5 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionI bought this because I need to free up space only Mac and can't afford to install anything until I remove photos and videos. Must I install this app - I am unable to drag and drop - how much space will it take on my Mac?
Asked 5 years ago by Kay.
- Answer Yes you can. None it's connected USB.
  Answered 5 years ago by Otterbox
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Questiondoes the My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive come in any color(s) besides black. I have 4 that look almost identical in black and I want something to distinguish a new 1-2 from the others.(1tb per project)
Asked 6 years ago by sh1102.
- Answer Several colors available
  Answered 6 years ago by MovieWatcher
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QuestionAccording to all of the info on this product, it should work with a MacBook Pro, but there is no USB cable port in the new Macs, so I can't plug it in. What adapter do I need? Very frustrating.
Asked 5 years ago by KBJas.
- Answer Hi KBJas, Thanks for showing your interest in WD My Passport drive. In order to know the adapter compatibility please contact to apple support. Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 5 years ago by Western Digital Team
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Questions & Answers

WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Red

Q: QuestionCan use with iPhone and I pad

Q: QuestionIs it compatible with a HP laptop upload and download

Q: QuestionDoes this work with MacBook Air 2018?

Q: QuestionCan we create a password for this device and use the password prior to open containing files ?

Q: QuestionI'm noticing the Ultra version of this drive comes with a USB Type C connector. Other then that, are there any other hardware differences between the two? Is the Ultra any faster or slower? Thank you!

Q: QuestionIs this proper device for using to store Imac back ups? Using time maching

Q: QuestionI bought this because I need to free up space only Mac and can't afford to install anything until I remove photos and videos. Must I install this app - I am unable to drag and drop - how much space will it take on my Mac?

Q: Questiondoes the My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive come in any color(s) besides black. I have 4 that look almost identical in black and I want something to distinguish a new 1-2 from the others.(1tb per project)

Q: QuestionAccording to all of the info on this product, it should work with a MacBook Pro, but there is no USB cable port in the new Macs, so I can't plug it in. What adapter do I need? Very frustrating.

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QuestionCan use with iPhone and I pad

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QuestionDoes this work with MacBook Air 2018?

QuestionCan we create a password for this device and use the password prior to open containing files ?

QuestionI'm noticing the Ultra version of this drive comes with a USB Type C connector. Other then that, are there any other hardware differences between the two? Is the Ultra any faster or slower? Thank you!

QuestionIs this proper device for using to store Imac back ups? Using time maching

QuestionI bought this because I need to free up space only Mac and can't afford to install anything until I remove photos and videos. Must I install this app - I am unable to drag and drop - how much space will it take on my Mac?

Questiondoes the My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive come in any color(s) besides black. I have 4 that look almost identical in black and I want something to distinguish a new 1-2 from the others.(1tb per project)

QuestionAccording to all of the info on this product, it should work with a MacBook Pro, but there is no USB cable port in the new Macs, so I can't plug it in. What adapter do I need? Very frustrating.