How to Hide a Folder?

Windows: Right-click the folder

Windows: Select Properties

Windows: Check Hidden

Windows: Click Apply

Windows: Choose whether to apply to the folder only or subfolders and files

Windows: Click OK

Windows: Open File Explorer

Windows: Go to View

Windows: Turn off Hidden items to keep it hidden

macOS: Open Terminal

macOS: Use `chflags hidden /path/to/folder`

macOS: Press Return

macOS: To show it again, use `chflags nohidden /path/to/folder`

Linux: Open Terminal

Linux: Rename the folder to start with a dot

Linux: Example: `mv folder .folder`

Linux: Hidden folders stay hidden in most file managers

Android: Use a file manager with hide options

Android: Select the folder

Android: Choose Hide or make a `.nomedia` file if hiding media from galleries

iPhone/iPad: Move the folder into the Files app

iPhone/iPad: Store it in a less visible location

iPhone/iPad: Use app-specific hidden or locked folders if available

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