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Seagate One Touch HDD with Password 2TB External Hard Drive – Silver, for PC Laptop Mac and Chromebook, 6mo Mylio Photos and Dropbox, Rescue Service (STKY2000401)

Seagate One Touch HDD with Password 2TB External Hard Drive

Bottom line: The Seagate One Touch HDD with Password 2TB External Hard Drive: Password-activated hardware encryption built into the drive, no third-party software needed; main trade-off: USB-C machines need a separate adapter, sold separately.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Password-activated hardware encryption built into the drive, no third-party software needed
  • ✓ Works with Windows, Mac, and Chromebook over plug-and-play USB 3.0
  • ✓ Rescue Data Recovery Services included alongside the limited warranty
  • ✓ Scheduled daily, weekly, or monthly backups plus one-click manual backup

Cons

  • ✗ USB-C machines need a separate adapter, sold separately
  • ✗ Mac Time Machine use may require reformatting the drive first
  • ✗ Spinning HDD, so transfer speeds trail an external SSD
  • ✗ Mylio Photos and Dropbox trials must be redeemed within a year of registration

Manufacturer description

The Seagate One Touch HDD with Password puts 2TB of portable storage behind password-activated hardware encryption, so a lost drive doesn't become a lost archive. Plug it into a Windows PC, Mac, or Chromebook over USB 3.0 and consolidate your files with a single click, or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups and stop thinking about it. The brushed metal enclosure keeps the footprint slim enough for a laptop bag, and the bundled USB cable means you can start backing up out of the box. That last piece matters if the drive ever fails with the only copy of something you care…

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Seagate One Touch HDD work with a Mac?

Yes. It connects to Windows, Mac, and Chromebook machines over USB 3.0 with the included cable. For Time Machine backups, reformatting the drive may be required first.

How does the password protection actually work?

The drive uses password-activated hardware encryption built into the One Touch HDD itself, so your files stay locked without installing separate encryption software.

Will it connect to a USB-C laptop?

Not directly. The included cable targets standard USB ports, so USB-C computers need an adapter purchased separately.

What happens if the drive fails and I lose my data?

Seagate includes Rescue Data Recovery Services with the drive, plus a limited warranty. Check the product listing for current warranty length and service terms.

Key Features

  • This external drive includes a USB cable that works seamlessly with Windows, Mac, and Chromebook laptops (purchase adapter separately for use with USB-C computers. Reformatting may be required for use with Time Machine).
  • The perfect complement to personal aesthetic, this portable external hard drive features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure.
  • Up to 5TB capacity helps keep all your memories in one place—simply plug in via USB 3.0 to back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups.
  • Organize your photos with a Mylio Photos complementary subscription and enjoy automatic backups with a Dropbox Backup Plan free trial. (Must redeem within one year of drive registration. Not available in all countries. Trial subscriptions are subject to change in vendor or terms. Please refer to drive packaging for official offer.)
  • Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included limited warranty and Rescue Data Recovery Services.

Full Specifications

BrandSeagate
ColorSilver
Model NameOne touch hdd
Read Speed120 megabytes_per_second
Form FactorPortable
Media Speed120 megabytes_per_second
ConnectivityUSB-C
Model NumberSTKY2000401
CompatibilityPC, Mac
Built-In MediaHard Drive
Item Type NamePortable Hard Drive
Hard-Drive Size2 TB
Mfr Part NumberSTKY2000401
Number of Items1
Special FeaturePortable
Hardware PlatformMac, PC
Installation TypePlug In
Compatible DevicesLaptop
Data Transfer Rate5000 megabytes_per_second
Enclosure MaterialMetal
Full listing titleSeagate One Touch HDD with Password 2TB External Hard Drive – Silver, for PC Laptop Mac and Chromebook, 6mo Mylio Photos and Dropbox, Rescue Service (STKY2000401)

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