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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.
Hi,
is it possible to protect the access on the dropbox folder in my desktop with a password? Otherwise everyone opening my computer can access and modify/delete important files.
I did on the mobile app, but how I can manage it on desktop?
Thanks in advance
Alessandro
- Jay
Dropbox Staff
Hi 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.
- Rich
Super User II
cephalonya wrote:
Otherwise everyone opening my computer can access and modify/delete important files.
Secure your computer user account, not the individual files in your account. If a person can't sign in as you (and they're not an admin of the computer) then they can't access your files. If multiple people need to use the computer, make sure each one has their own computer user account. Don't share the account you use to sign in to the computer.
