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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's avatar
    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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cephalonya
New member | Level 2

Hi,

is it possible to protect the access on the dropbox folder in my desktop with a password? Otherwise everyone opening my computer can access and modify/delete important files. 
I did on the mobile app, but how I can manage it on desktop?

 

Thanks in advance

Alessandro

 

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Jay
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2 years ago

Hi cephalonya, I've merged you to this post to keep similar queries together. You can read the accepted solution for your answer.

 

If you have any further queries, feel free to message back.

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    cephalonya
    New member | Level 2
    2 years ago

    So it means that  the only way is to use the VAULT folder. Is it only available with a paid account? And the Vault folder is protected also if I access by the desktop version?

     

    thanks

    • Jay's avatar
      Jay
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      2 years ago

      Dropbox Vault is only one folder, which automatically unmounts itself after 20 minutes from the desktop, so it isn't ideal for constant syncing of files, but more of a secure place to store files you access occasionally. 

       

      It isn't available for the desktop app on newer Mac devices due to the File Provider upgrade, and you will require a paid plan in order to have access to this feature. 

      • cephalonya's avatar
        cephalonya
        New member | Level 2
        2 years ago

        Hi Jay,

        it is ok for me to create only a folder protected to have a secure place to store files to access occasionally. I tried looking at your link but I can't see "vault" in the setting area.

        Is it available also for free account so that I can test it ? And I didn't understand if once is created, also on the desktop app is available with password?

         

        thanks

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