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bugoessorn
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

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...
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    Walter
    2 years ago

    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!

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bugoessorn
Explorer | Level 4
You got it, I was on the basic plan. Thank you!
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Walter
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2 years ago

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

 

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

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