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HiThere555
Explorer | Level 4
4 months ago

My Vault doesn't have password protection on Android.

I have my vault PW protected on desktop. However, Android Vault has no PW option. I just hit the vault icon and my vault opens. Is there a way to PW protect Vault on Android?
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  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
    4 months ago

    Hey HiThere555, I hope you're doing well!

     

    Have you tried to tap “…” (ellipsis) in your vault, and then tap Lock Vault?

     

    Let me know if this works for you!

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JohnnyDogman
Collaborator | Level 8

Hi HiThere555,

Thanks for your question. Here’s how to password protect your Vault on Android:

  1. Update Dropbox App: Make sure your Dropbox app is up to date from the Google Play Store.
  2. Enable Passcode:
    • Open the Dropbox app.
    • Tap the menu (three horizontal lines) in the top-left corner.
    • Select Settings.
    • Tap Set passcode and follow the prompts to set a passcode for your Vault.
  3. Biometric Protection: If your device supports it, enable biometric protection (fingerprint or face recognition) for added security.

This should help secure your Vault on Android.

HiThere555's avatar
HiThere555
Explorer | Level 4
4 months ago
I have you listed as the solution and liked your post. 😊

I am surprised I need to manually lock it because I will never remember to do this. If there is an auto-lock option, please get back to me.

I appreciate your help!!

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