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Frisco23
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

How to protect a shared file?

If I want to share a folder with someone, is there any way to password protect it without getting the premium service?

Does DocSend protect a folder or is that a premium service?

Thanks,

Charlie

  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
    2 years ago

    I have to be honest and say 'no idea'! I know that email is not considered secure at all, as to how often compromises occur etc. I'm afraid I'd have to pass. 

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    Mark
    Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II

    No, to send a shared link with password protection you need to pay. The work around could be to Zip it or password protect the actual files rather than the link. 

     

    And DocSend starts at $10pm - there is no free tier. 

    • Frisco23's avatar
      Frisco23
      New member | Level 2

      Thanks Mark. Last question- how secure is it to share a folder as a gmail attachment?

      • Mark's avatar
        Mark
        Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II

        I have to be honest and say 'no idea'! I know that email is not considered secure at all, as to how often compromises occur etc. I'm afraid I'd have to pass. 

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