Quick summary
You can password protect a Dropbox folder by enabling the Require password toggle in the shared link settings. This lets you control access so only people with the correct password can open your shared Dropbox link.
Steps
- Log in to Dropbox by selecting the email you want to use.
- Click Continue to complete the login process.
- Choose the folder you want to password protect.
- Hover over the three dots (vertical ellipsis menu) next to the folder.
- Select Copy Link from the dropdown menu.
- Click Manage to open the link settings panel.
- Select the Link Tab for either editing or viewing access.
- Toggle Require password to the On position.
- Set your chosen password in the password field.
- Click Save to apply the password protection to the shared link.
