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bugoessorn
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

Password protect folder?

I am trying to password protect a dropbox folder. I found this resource to add passwords to shared folders/links: https://help.dropbox.com/share/set-link-permissions#passwords?fallback=true   but t...
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  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    2 years ago

    Hey bugoessorn, welcome to our Community and happy 2023!

     

    May I ask what plan you're on at the moment? 

     

    The advanced settings for shared links such as setting a password, expiration date or disabling downloads are only available to customers on Dropbox Professional, Standard, Advanced, and Enterprise plans. 

     

    Keep me posted!

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dmgonzales
Explorer | Level 3

Hello.  Thanks to everyone who has offered help as I learn more about dropbox and its capabilities.

 

I have been creating folders with passwords to send securely client information to them.  

 

I send them the link to access.  If I go into the folder to add or remove information after the link has been sent, do I have to put the password back into the folder, or does it remain until it is changed or removed?

 

Thanks Diane G 

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Megan
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2 years ago

Hi dmgonzales, thanks for posting here today! 

 

You can edit the info in a folder, without needing to put the password in the shared link again. Once the link has been password-protected, it'll remain that way unless you change it, or unless the link expires. 

 

I hope this helps!

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    dmgonzales
    Explorer | Level 3
    2 years ago

    Thanks, Megan!   Just what I was hoping.  Diane G

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