# How to Password Protect a Dropbox Folder

> To password protect a folder in Dropbox, log in using your email, select the target folder, and click the three dots. Copy the link, open Manage, select the Link tab, and toggle Require password on. Finally, set a password and click Save.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-password-protect-a-dropbox-folder/
Apps: Dropbox
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4a57ab56e05a00ff56f2/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Log In to Dropbox by selecting the email you want to use.
2. Click on Continue to log in.
3. Choose the folder you want to set a password to.
4. Hover over the 3 dots or vertical ellipses ( ... ).
5. Select Copy Link .
6. Click on Manage .
7. Select the Link Tab (either the Link for editing or the Link for viewing).
8. Next to Require password, click to toggle it On .
9. Set a password .
10. Click Save.