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Password protect access to Dropbox folder
I think it would be a great feature to enable access to the dropbox folder through a password protection option. That way the files could be protected from view if another person has access to my ac...
if someone invades my computer , gets in desktop, they can get into my dpbx merely using icon, so not safe to use icon, always log into dpbx with passwrd, never post icon ?
- Mark
Super User II
carldagostino wrote:
if someone invades my computer , gets in desktop, they can get into my dpbx merely using icon, so not safe to use icon, always log into dpbx with passwrd, never post icon ?
If they can get on to your computer carldagostino then even with a password your files are at risk - a very quick and simple key logger would give them all of the info they need.
You need to secure the devices/computers itself rather than an icon/folder within it.
I figured that. Just to be clear a dropbx icon makes me more vulnerable. Password to log into dropbx each time more secure, right ? Then within each folder stored in dropbx should have it's own unique paswrd to add greater security, right? Appreciate your response and help
- Hannah
Dropbox Staff
Hey carldagostino, I moved your post to this relevant thread.
Make sure to check Jay's reply that has some info on your query and if you have any questions, please let us know.
