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BullseyeBE's avatar
BullseyeBE
Helpful | Level 5
8 months ago

I'd like a feature that allows me to secure a folder of files with a password for extra protection.

It would be a great idea to implement an extra layer of protection to be able to hide certain files or be able to lock them with a set password within the app since I experience multiple users on mul...
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DBoxTips's avatar
DBoxTips
Experienced | Level 13
8 months ago

Hello BullseyeBE​,

Dropbox actually used to have a feature just like you described, called Dropbox Vault. It has been recently discontinued. 

Hope this helps,
Andrew (DBoxTips)

P.S. I am a volunteer on the Dropbox forums, freely and happily sharing know-how with other users, not affiliated with Dropbox in any way.

  • BullseyeBE's avatar
    BullseyeBE
    Helpful | Level 5
    8 months ago

    Hey DBoxTips​, 

    I am aware that his feature used to exist therefor I am posting it in ideas so that they might bring it back. 

    Thanks either way. 

     

    Kind regards, Bullseye

    • Mark's avatar
      Mark
      Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
      8 months ago
      BullseyeBE wrote:

      so that they might bring it back. 

      They wont. Sadly. 

      Dropbox have never, ever, reversed a decision they've made once its been announced - and thats from experience of being around since it was in Beta :( 

      Sadly....!

      Instead I think it would be better to consider alternatives (there were a few suggestions recently on a similar thread). 

      • BullseyeBE's avatar
        BullseyeBE
        Helpful | Level 5
        8 months ago

        I'd be very disappointed if they decide to not reverse that decision, I might even need to change to another supplier that can fulfill my needs then. Let's give them some time to review my comment first.

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