How to Password Protect a Dropbox Folder
- George Apostolov
How to Password Protect a Dropbox Folder: step-by-step guide
Log In to Dropbox by selecting the email you want to use.
Click on Continue to log in.
Choose the folder you want to set a password to.
Hover over the 3 dots or vertical ellipses (...).
Select Copy Link.
Click on Manage.
Select the Link Tab (either the Link for editing or the Link for viewing).
Next to Require password, click to toggle it On.
Set a password.
Click Save.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Dropbox tutorial
Secure your files by adding a password to any Dropbox folder through the link management settings. This guide shows how to password Protect a Dropbox Folder in 10 steps, starting with "Log In to Dropbox by selecting the email you want to use" and finishing with "Click Save". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Dropbox interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to password Protect a Dropbox Folder?
10 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Dropbox data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Dropbox. Related guides: How to Prevent Dropbox from Storing Locally, How to Print from Dropbox and How to Push Dropbox Files to OneDrive Using Zapier. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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