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How can I password protect a folder (not a shared folder)?
How can I password protect a folder (not a shared folder)?
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.
Jay
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffHi 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.
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
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.
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
- Jay
It's only available for paid accounts, and if your OS meets the requirements, you could have it in the Dropbox folder on your computer with a password.
