Password protect folder?

[bugoessorn]

I am trying to password protect a dropbox folder. I found this resource to add passwords to shared folders/links: https://help.dropbox.com/share/set-link-permissions#passwords?fallback=true

but the above resource references a "Require Password" toggle that is not showing in my options. My options in "Link for Viewing" settings for "Who has access" are "Anyone with link" or "Only People Invited". 

Anyone know how to get the option to require a password to access the folder? 

Thanks! 

[Walter · Accepted solution]

Hey @bugoessorn, welcome to our Community and happy 2023!

May I ask what plan you're on at the moment? 

The advanced settings for shared links such as setting a password, expiration date or disabling downloads are only available to customers on Dropbox Professional, Standard, Advanced, and Enterprise plans. 

Keep me posted!

[bugoessorn]

You got it, I was on the basic plan. Thank you!

[Walter]

No worries @bugoessorn - I'm just glad I could help.

See you around the Community and have a lovely weekend ahead! 

[dmgonzales]

When I create a folder, I am adding the "View Only", "Password Protected" information to my link.  I have been practicing on myself. 

However, when I send the folder, the information is transmitted and I open the link without requiring a password.  We have a Business Standard plan.  What am I doing wrong?  Please help!  Thank you, Diane G 

[Mark]

How are you checking its not working @dmgonzales  ? If you are sending it and clicking on the link yourself Dropbox will detect its you and so you will be auto logged in. Try it via an incognito window or another device

[dmgonzales]

Hi, thanks for answering my question.  I was sending it from a work computer, and accessing it on my personal iphone.

[Walter]

Hey @dmgonzales, sorry to jump in here, but could you clarify if you were logged into your Dropbox account when trying the link from your phone?

[dmgonzales]

Hi, Walter.  I am not sure I understand your question.

I was logged into my firm Dropbox account on my firm computer when sending the dropbox link to my personal email.  I accessed the email link on both my iphone and my ipad, and the data came over to me unencrypted and unprotected.  

[Walter]

So, on your iPhone and your iPad, were you also logged into the same Dropbox account @dmgonzales ?