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.
Is this on a computer inside of the Dropbox directory?
I'm afraid you cannot. No such function exists.
Thanks for your answer. re "Is this on a computer inside of the Dropbox directory?" I am new at Dropbox so I do not understand the question. Where would I find the "Dropbox directory" to see if my computer is listed there?
Have you installed the Dropbox software on your computer and see the icon on the status bar at the top? If so that is what I am on about
No, I just use a browser.
Thanks
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
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
@cephalonya wrote: Otherwise everyone opening my computer can access and modify/delete important files.
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.
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.
Hi Jay,
it is ok for me to create only a folder protected to have a secure place to store files to access occasionally. I tried looking at your link but I can't see "vault" in the setting area.
Is it available also for free account so that I can test it ? And I didn't understand if once is created, also on the desktop app is available with password?
It's only available for paid accounts, and if your OS meets the requirements, you could have it in the Dropbox folder on your computer with a password.
