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rikobrinkman
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4 months ago
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How can I encrypt a specific Dropbox folder?

How do I password protect a specific folder. I have my dropbox synced to my pc and I would like additional security on a single folder with private information, if my PC is hacked, or my account is a...
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  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
    4 months ago

    Dropbox Vault has been deprecated on 4th of March: Vault termination | The Dropbox Community

    Unfortunately, there is no native replacement for this. If you want to encrypt files on a machine now you'd need to purchase/use a third party solution. 

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Theresa
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4 months ago

Hi there rikobrinkman​  and welcome to the Dropbox Community. I’m really glad you were able to get things sorted and thank you for taking the time to come back and share that with us. It’s always great when the community can learn from each other’s experiences.

Since you’re exploring ways to manage and protect your folders, I’d love to know... what do you typically use Dropbox for? Whether it’s personal, professional, or a bit of both, I’m always curious to hear how people are using it day to day.

Looking forward to your reply,

T😸 (Dropbox Community Manager)

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