External Hard Drive Western Digital 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 My Passport

The Western Digital My Passport external hard drive offers portable 2TB storage in a slim, pocket-friendly design. Equipped with a USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface for fast transfers and a black casing, this My Passport drive is intended for storing and organizing photos, videos, music and documents. It includes WD Backup and WD Discovery software for scheduled backups, password protection and social/cloud import features, and comes with the necessary cables and a 3-year limited warranty.

Advantages

This My Passport drive combines large 2TB capacity with SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity for quicker file transfer. The slim, palm-sized enclosure makes it easy to carry, while built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption and password protection help secure your data. WD Backup supports automated scheduled backups and WD Discovery enables connection to social and cloud services and management via WD Drive Utilities.

Suitable for

• Backing up photos, videos, music and documents from a laptop or desktop
• Portable storage for travel and everyday use
• Transferring large files using USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed)
• Securing sensitive files with hardware encryption and password protection

Key specifications

• Brand: Western Digital
• Model family: My Passport
• MPN: WDBYVG0020BBK-WESN
• EAN: 0718037869476
• HDD capacity: 2000 GB (2 TB)
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed)
• Product colour: Black
• Weight: 0.12 kg
• Encryption: 256-bit AES hardware encryption (via WD Discovery)
• Warranty: 3-year limited warranty

How to use

Connect the My Passport drive to a compatible USB port on your computer using the supplied cable. Install or open WD Discovery to enable password protection and 256-bit AES hardware encryption, and configure WD Backup to schedule automatic backups of selected folders. Use the drive as external storage to copy, move or organize files with your operating system’s file manager. For social and cloud imports, sign in to supported services within WD Discovery and follow on-screen prompts to transfer content to the drive.

Recommendations

For reliable operation, keep the drive on a stable, flat surface during file transfers, safely eject the drive before disconnecting, and maintain regular backups using WD Backup. Ensure your system uses a USB 3.2 Gen 1 (or compatible) port for best transfer speeds and keep WD Discovery updated to access security and import features.