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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 the above resource references a "Require Password" toggle that is not showing in my options. My options in "Link for Viewing" settings for "Who has access" are "Anyone with link" or "Only People Invited".

Anyone know how to get the option to require a password to access the folder?

Thanks!

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Walter

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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Walter

Hey @bugoessorn, welcome to our Community and happy 2023!

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

Keep me posted!

bugoessorn

You got it, I was on the basic plan. Thank you!

Walter

No worries @bugoessorn - I'm just glad I could help.

See you around the Community and have a lovely weekend ahead!

dmgonzales

When I create a folder, I am adding the "View Only", "Password Protected" information to my link. I have been practicing on myself.

However, when I send the folder, the information is transmitted and I open the link without requiring a password. We have a Business Standard plan. What am I doing wrong? Please help! Thank you, Diane G

Mark

How are you checking its not working @dmgonzales ? If you are sending it and clicking on the link yourself Dropbox will detect its you and so you will be auto logged in. Try it via an incognito window or another device

dmgonzales

Hi, thanks for answering my question. I was sending it from a work computer, and accessing it on my personal iphone.

Walter

Hey @dmgonzales, sorry to jump in here, but could you clarify if you were logged into your Dropbox account when trying the link from your phone?

dmgonzales

Hi, Walter. I am not sure I understand your question.

I was logged into my firm Dropbox account on my firm computer when sending the dropbox link to my personal email. I accessed the email link on both my iphone and my ipad, and the data came over to me unencrypted and unprotected.

Walter

So, on your iPhone and your iPad, were you also logged into the same Dropbox account @dmgonzales ?

dmgonzales

I didn't log into a dropbox account on my iphone or ipad. I just clicked the link and the documents appeared.

Do I need to create a personal dropbox account?

Hannah

Hey @dmgonzales , there's no need to create a Dropbox account to access a shared link.

But can you check something? If you access the link through a computer, but from a private browsing/incognito window, are you required to enter a password?

dmgonzales

Thanks, Hannah. I will check that out... but a question. Can a non administrator password protect documents?

Hannah

No worries! Let me know what you find.

And yes, team members can add passwords to shared links as well.

dmgonzales

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

Megan

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!

dmgonzales

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