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LKRD's avatar
LKRD
New member | Level 2
7 years ago

Can I password-protect my Dropbox folder?

I want  to ensure that people cannot access my dropbox if my computer was stolen. Can i password protect the dropbox folder? 

 

  • Not with Dropbox no, because it is just a folder on the machine like all others.

    How do you secure 'My Documents' etc.? Do the same to the Dropbox one.
  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
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    Not with Dropbox no, because it is just a folder on the machine like all others.

    How do you secure 'My Documents' etc.? Do the same to the Dropbox one.
    • LKRD's avatar
      LKRD
      New member | Level 2

      my laptop is protected with password and any new confidential documents but i want to secure old docuents in a old folder but the encryption option is greyed out so cant do it

      • Sanchez's avatar
        Sanchez
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        Hey again, LKRD

        Where is this old folder located? What encryption option are you referring to? Can you include a screenshot in your next reply? 

        Cheers
  • Sanchez's avatar
    Sanchez
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    Hey LKRD, welcome to our forum! 

    You could secure your entire computer’s contents with an operating system login/password. In the event that you have your local Dropbox folder protected, someone may still be able to gain access to your account online, if you’re logged in through our desktop app. 
     
    Cheers!