This includes building new privacy features into Google Files.Ĭurrently, that feature includes "Safe Folder" which is an encrypted folder that needs a pin in order to access it. Google knows that users have this concern and the company is taking steps to alleviate those worries. Copy the link and paste it in a notepad or text document. In the window that pops up, choose between can view and can edit based on the level of user permission you want to grant. In your Drive account, right-click on the folder you wish to protect and click on Get Shareable Link. It's next to an orange icon with a lock in the middle. Here is the process to set it up: Step 1. It's the first option at the top of pop-up menu that appears when your right click a folder in Drive. This displays a pop-up menu next to the folder.
Double-click Google Drive for desktop on your desktop, and then you will access Google Drive Folder. Right-click a folder in your Google Drive, again. After syncing, all folders will be saved to My Drive and you can check if your folders are synced successfully. In the menu that appears, select Lock File. Sharing your devices may well expose your personal files to prying eyes or the risk of accidental deletion. If you tick sync My Drive to this computer, you still can use Google Drive Folder to sync local folder to Google Drive. Locate the file you would like to lock in your Box Drive folder structure.
Whether that's a phone or tablet that gets passed around, it's sometimes an expectation other times, just the norm. Once installed, you may quickly turn ON the password protection which is indicated by the color Green as Protection ON. (Pocket-lint) - Google is aware that users around the world often share devices with loved-ones in their households.