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prohap2
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

How can I password protect a folder (not a shared folder)?

How can I password protect a folder (not a shared folder)?
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    Mark
    2 years ago

    The same applies then - you cannot password protect a folder in Dropbox. There are ways of password protecting links when you share things (via a paid account) OR creating secure storage areas via the Dropbox vault (also a paid feature) but there isnt a way of password protecting any regular folders. 

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Is this on a computer inside of the Dropbox directory?

 

I'm afraid you cannot. No such function exists. 

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prohap2
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

Thanks for your answer.  re "Is this on a computer inside of the Dropbox directory?"    I am new at Dropbox so I do not understand the question.  Where would I find the "Dropbox directory" to see if my computer is listed there?

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    Mark
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    2 years ago

    Have you installed the Dropbox software on your computer and see the icon on the status bar at the top? If so that is what I am on about

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    prohap2
    Explorer | Level 4
    2 years ago

    No, I just use a browser.

    • Mark's avatar
      Mark
      Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
      2 years ago

      The same applies then - you cannot password protect a folder in Dropbox. There are ways of password protecting links when you share things (via a paid account) OR creating secure storage areas via the Dropbox vault (also a paid feature) but there isnt a way of password protecting any regular folders. 

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        prohap2
        Explorer | Level 4
        2 years ago

        Thanks

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