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Password protect local folders
Hi, I would like to know if there is the possibility to protect access to the Dropbox local folder on the PC, using a password. This because I installed Dropbox even on the PC in office. This PC is u...
Dropbox has no such feature. Use the security options built-in to the operating system to protect the folder. First and foremost, each user should be using their own computer account. Secure your account and no one (but the admins) can access the data within it.
Moderator note: You can read into a similar thread here: https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/View-download-and-export/Make-my-Dropbox-folder-hidden-so-people-can-t-see-the-content/td-p/639151
Rich
Super User II
Super User IIDropbox has no such feature. Use the security options built-in to the operating system to protect the folder. First and foremost, each user should be using their own computer account. Secure your account and no one (but the admins) can access the data within it.
Moderator note: You can read into a similar thread here: https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/View-download-and-export/Make-my-Dropbox-folder-hidden-so-people-can-t-see-the-content/td-p/639151
What he asked was a practical question. So when you say "First and foremost, each user should be using their own computer account", that only holds good for an MNC setup. What about a SOHO setup? There could also be a home PC where diff users can password-protect different folders within the same dropbox account using the same computer. Dropbox can easily add this feature (protecting folders) without affecting syncing in the background..
It is a major flaw in the security of the system / can you have your developers look into this with some urgency?
I 100% agree! This is such an overdue feature it's not funny.
The answers in this forum are not very helpful - "just password your computer". No **bleep**!
The question was if you can password protect a selected number of folders on your dropbox account for added security. e.g. if other people in your householde use the computer. I can think of many reasons why this is crucial.
Dropbox I reckon you shoul consider this feature as it would add a lot of value to your customers and you could be the first cloud sharing company to offer it.
