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Password protect folder?
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 t...
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!
Walter
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffHey 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!
- 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!
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
Super User II
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
