WD My Passport 4TB Portable External Hard Drive - Blue | 256-bit AES Encryption

Meet the WD My Passport 4TB Portable External Hard Drive in a striking blue finish — a slim, pocketable storage solution built for your on‑the‑go lifestyle. This high‑capacity external drive combines a compact, lightweight form factor with robust security features, making it ideal for photographers, students, performers, and professionals who need dependable, easy access to large media libraries and important files. The 4 TB capacity gives you room to store thousands of photos, hours of 4K video, and entire music collections, all in a single portable enclosure. Whether you’re traveling for work, capturing moments on location, or simply expanding your PC’s storage, My Passport is designed to keep pace with your busy schedule while staying simple to use from day one.

• Slim, portable design in a vibrant blue color delivers a compact, pocket-friendly 4 TB external hard drive that’s easy to carry between classes, shoots, or offices, while staying durable enough for daily travel.
• Built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection provides a strong layer of security for personal and professional data, helping safeguard sensitive files from unauthorized access if the drive is misplaced or stolen.
• USB 3.0 interface offers high-speed data transfers for large files and multi‑gigabyte projects, with backward compatibility for older USB ports so you can use it with a broad range of computers and laptops.
• Plug-and-play readiness right out of the box on Windows systems, with straightforward options to reformat for macOS when cross‑platform access is required, enabling flexible workflows across devices.
• Reliably engineered by Western Digital, combining performance and durability with a trusted brand warranty, so you can depend on consistent storage power for everyday backups, media libraries, and critical documents.

Technical Details of WD My Passport WDBPKJ0040BBL-WESN 4 TB Portable Hard Drive - External - Blue

• Capacity: 4 TB
• Interface: USB 3.0 (USB-A); backward compatible with USB 2.0
• Encryption: Built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection
• Color: Blue
• Form factor: Portable external hard drive
• Dimensions: approximately 4.3 x 3.2 x 0.9 inches (typical for 4 TB My Passport models)
• Weight: around 0.28 pounds (depending on manufacturing tolerances)
• Operating system compatibility: Primarily formatted for Windows out of the box; macOS users may need to reformat for full cross‑platform use
• Warranty: 3-year limited warranty (typical for WD My Passport products)
• Package contents: WD My Passport drive and USB 3.0 cable

How to install WD My Passport WDBPKJ0040BBL-WESN

• Unpack the WD My Passport drive and connect it to your computer using the included USB 3.0 cable. Ensure the interface is firmly seated in both the drive and the computer.
• Power the device by connecting to a powered USB port on your computer. The drive is bus-powered and does not require a separate power adapter in most setups.
• Windows setup: The drive should appear in File Explorer automatically. If prompted, follow on-screen instructions to configure the drive and set up password protection for encryption. You may be guided to enable hardware encryption during initial use.
• Mac setup (optional): If you intend to use the drive with macOS, you may need to reformat the drive to a macOS-compatible file system (e.g., APFS or HFS+). Be aware that reformatting will erase existing data, so back up first if needed.
• Begin transferring files: Open File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (macOS) and drag-and-drop your files to the My Passport folder. For frequent backups, you can set up automatic backup routines if you prefer, using your preferred backup workflow.
• Eject safely: When you’re done, use the system’s eject/safe remove option before unplugging to protect data integrity.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Is the drive password protected?
• A: Yes. The WD My Passport includes built-in password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption to help secure your data.
• Q: Which operating systems does it support?
• A: It works with Windows systems out of the box and can be reformatted for macOS if cross‑platform use is required. Refer to your device’s formatting options to ensure compatibility with your workflow.
• Q: Is the drive bus-powered or does it need an external power source?
• A: The drive is bus-powered via the USB connection and typically does not require an external power adapter.
• Q: How much data can I store on this drive?
• A: This model provides 4 TB of storage capacity for a wide range of files, including photos, videos, documents, and applications.