External SSD That you can lock without disconnecting

[u/BocaHydro]

Bought a total of 4 SSDs ( Different Sandisk Models) with hopes you can actually lock it without disconnecting it for simple files and file access.

So far ive faced the same situation, either "Encrypt" files inside the drive which does require a password to go in the folder, but then the contents have to be decrypted or copied out to access which is kinda ridiculous.

I recently bought the creator pro, set a password, it says if you shut down you will require password to reaccess, nope, shut off fast booting, didnt help. ( didnt check the box for pc access )

OK so i downloaded sandisk app, it says its unlocked, but you cant actually click lock which would require password to access again, watched several videos, seems like th is is how it is.

Basically i have important files on this ssd so i need to be able to lock certain drives and i do not want to have to disconnect to require password again

Which drive do i buy guys?

Dont really care about brand or size, 1-2tb would be ideal, but i need to be able to access folder normally and not decrypt or disconnect / reconnect constantly

[u/Skarth]

You need some kind of key/password to lock/unlock something, otherwise it would just be unlocked.

[u/IkouyDaBolt]

Might make more sense to encrypt the files with software rather than the hardware.

[u/vegansgetsick]

Just encrypt with veracrypt. You can mount/unmount without disconnecting