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LKRD
New member | Level 2
8 years ago
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Can I password-protect my Dropbox folder?

I want  to ensure that people cannot access my dropbox if my computer was stolen. Can i password protect the dropbox folder? 

 

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  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
    8 years ago
    Not with Dropbox no, because it is just a folder on the machine like all others.

    How do you secure 'My Documents' etc.? Do the same to the Dropbox one.

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  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
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    8 years ago
    Not with Dropbox no, because it is just a folder on the machine like all others.

    How do you secure 'My Documents' etc.? Do the same to the Dropbox one.
  • Sanchez's avatar
    Sanchez
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    8 years ago
    Hey LKRD, welcome to our forum! 

    You could secure your entire computer’s contents with an operating system login/password. In the event that you have your local Dropbox folder protected, someone may still be able to gain access to your account online, if you’re logged in through our desktop app. 
     
    Cheers! 
  • LKRD's avatar
    LKRD
    New member | Level 2
    8 years ago

    my laptop is protected with password and any new confidential documents but i want to secure old docuents in a old folder but the encryption option is greyed out so cant do it

  • Sanchez's avatar
    Sanchez
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    8 years ago
    Hey again, LKRD, 

    Where is this old folder located? What encryption option are you referring to? Can you include a screenshot in your next reply? 

    Cheers
  • Norah's avatar
    Norah
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
    8 years ago
     
    Hi LKRD, 
     
    I hope you’re doing great! :rainbow:
     
    Just checking back with you, did you have the time to have a look at Sanchez questions in order to troubleshoot further? 
     
    Let me know if there has been any progress on the issue!
     
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