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PC-DIDI 's avatar
PC-DIDI
New member | Level 2
12 months ago

Can I stop the Dropbox Vault from automatically closing?

Can I stop the Vault folder from automatically closing after 20 minutes?


  • PC-DIDI  wrote:

    Can I stop the Vault folder from automatically closing after 20 minutes?


    There is no setting for that. Your vault auto-locks after 20 minutes on dropbox.com and after 3 minutes on mobile.

  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II

    PC-DIDI  wrote:

    Can I stop the Vault folder from automatically closing after 20 minutes?


    There is no setting for that. Your vault auto-locks after 20 minutes on dropbox.com and after 3 minutes on mobile.

    • Graevalu8's avatar
      Graevalu8
      New member | Level 2

      I understand why there would be a Default setting to maintain security but surely there should be a setting that allows for adjustment. I have a situation where there is a lot of thought required before updating a folder in the Vault so it can easily go for 20 minutes between input. It is really disruptive to return to the file with your new thoughts only to have to think about your login code again and again. Is there any progress in updating that function?

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