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niknes
8 years agoNew member | Level 2
Password protect local folders
Hi, I would like to know if there is the possibility to protect access to the Dropbox local folder on the PC, using a password. This because I installed Dropbox even on the PC in office. This PC is u...
- 8 years ago
Dropbox has no such feature. Use the security options built-in to the operating system to protect the folder. First and foremost, each user should be using their own computer account. Secure your account and no one (but the admins) can access the data within it.
Moderator note: You can read into a similar thread here: https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/View-download-and-export/Make-my-Dropbox-folder-hidden-so-people-can-t-see-the-content/td-p/639151
jennieng
8 years agoNew member | Level 2
If someone happen to use my computer and click the dropbox icon shown on my desktop, he/she will be able to see my files because there is no password protected. Is there anyway that can key in the password to protect my files?
Mark
Super User II
8 years agoNo - but that is because the folder is no different to any other on your machine. What would happen if they went to 'My Documents' or your desktop?
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