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Password-protect your files

Password-protect your files with Proton Drive to give them an additional layer of security. With Proton Drive, you control who can access your shared files.

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securely share files</a> by generating end-to-end encrypted file-sharing links. You can password-protect these links, preventing unauthorized access to your shared files even if the link falls into the wrong hands.</p>"],"action":[0,"How to password-protect a file-sharing link with Proton Drive"],"url":[0,"https://proton.me/support/password-protect-files-proton-drive"],"floatImage":[0,false],"image":[0],"imageMobile":[0],"cta":[0],"product":[0,"none"],"tag":[0],"download":[0,{"product":[0],"type":[0]}]}]]]}" ssr client="idle" opts="{"name":"ContentWithImageSection","value":true}" await-children>

Password-protected file sharing

Proton Drive makes it easy to securely share files by generating end-to-end encrypted file-sharing links. You can password-protect these links, preventing unauthorized access to your shared files even if the link falls into the wrong hands.

How to password-protect a file-sharing link with Proton Drive
file-sharing links</a>, after which your shared files will no longer be accessible.</p>"],"action":[0,"How to send files securely"],"url":[0,"https://proton.me/blog/send-large-files-securely"],"floatImage":[0,false],"image":[0],"imageMobile":[0],"cta":[0],"product":[0,"none"],"tag":[0],"download":[0,{"product":[0],"type":[0]}]}],[0,{"headline":[0],"description":[0],"action":[0,null],"url":[0,null],"floatImage":[0,true],"image":[0,{"src":[0,"https://delicate-books-39fa188272.media.strapiapp.com/a136d011_7c44_48f9_b3d5_90faed5f2159_secure_online_video_storage_and_file_sharing_ca1e81fc89.png"],"width":[0,1020],"height":[0,983],"alt":[0,""],"provider":[0,"strapi"]}],"imageMobile":[0],"cta":[0],"product":[0,"none"],"tag":[0],"download":[0,{"product":[0],"type":[0]}]}]]]}" ssr client="idle" opts="{"name":"ContentWithImageSection","value":true}" await-children>

Complete control of your shared files

With Proton Drive, you can revoke access to your password-protected files at any time with just one click. You can also set an expiration date for your file-sharing links, after which your shared files will no longer be accessible.

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Password-protected folders

If you need to share multiple files at once, you can create a password-protected end-to-end encrypted file-sharing link for entire folders. By adding a password to a folder, all the files within that folder are protected with the same extra level of security. As with shared files, you can revoke access to your shared folders at any time.

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Encrypt and password protect Excel files

This article shows you how to encrypt Excel files with a password in a few different ways. Additionally, since your files’ security is only as strong as your passwords, we’ll also share some tips on managing and safely storing them.

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How to password protect a folder

Putting a password on your folders is a great way to protect sensitive files while they’re on your system. It’s pretty easy to do regardless of your operating system, and this article will take you through each step.

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Ways to protect PDFs with a password

PDFs are not secure by default. When you create and share a PDF, anyone can access its contents and metadata. This can be a problem for some use cases. For example, the PDF is one of the preferred formats for handling important documents.

free cloud storage</a> plans because we believe that privacy is a fundamental human right.</p>"],"align":[0,"center"],"showLogo":[0,false],"cta":[0],"action":[0,null],"url":[0,null],"subDescription":[0],"banner":[0,{"icon":[0],"text":[0],"color":[0,null]}]}" ssr client="idle" opts="{"name":"TitleSection","value":true}" await-children>

Cloud storage with password protection

Proton Drive protects your files and their metadata with end-to-end encryption, and you can add password protection and expiration dates to any file you share. We provide the same level of security across both paid and free cloud storage plans because we believe that privacy is a fundamental human right.

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phishing attacks</a> that might leak your password. If you believe your password has been leaked, you can change the password or revoke access to your password-protected file altogether.</p>"]}],[0,{"question":[0,"Does Proton Drive have password-protected folders?"],"answer":[0,"<p>Yes, with Proton Drive, you can secure whole folders with a password, as well as individual files. This is an easier way to share multiple files securely instead of sharing a password for each file. If you add or remove a file from the password-protected folder, your link will update automatically.</p>"]}],[0,{"question":[0,"How can I access a password-protected file?"],"answer":[0,"<p>You can only access a password-protected file if you have the correct password that was set by the person who shared the file. To open a password-protected file, click on the file-sharing link and enter the password when prompted on the following screen.</p>"]}],[0,{"question":[0,"How can I password protect a file?"],"answer":[0,"<p>To <a href=https://proton.me/"/support/password-protect-files-proton-drive/">password protect your files in Proton Drive</a>, tap the vertical three-dot menu on the right of the file you want to protect with a password and click <strong>Get link</strong> (or <strong>Manage link</strong> if you have already created a link for that file). Then select <strong>Privacy settings</strong> and turn on <strong>Protect with password</strong>. You can then set a strong password for your file and click <strong>Save</strong>. Anyone using your share link will now need to enter a password before they can access the file.</p>"]}],[0,{"question":[0,"Is it safe to share files with a password?"],"answer":[0,"<p>Sharing files with a password provides an extra layer of security, but it’s not a guarantee of safety. While the password restricts access to the file to people who know the password, there are still risks involved. These include unauthorized access due to a compromised device or your password being leaked or guessed. Additionally, if the file sharing service you use isn’t secure, it may be vulnerable to hacking or data breaches. That’s why Proton Drive protects your files with <a href=https://proton.me/"/security/end-to-end-encryption/">end-to-end encryption</a>, so no one can access your files even if we suffer a data breach.</p>"]}]]]}" ssr client="load" opts="{"name":"FaqSection","value":true}" await-children>

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