Password protect directory but not files

1. Can you put a password on a folder?
2. How do I password protect folders and contents?
3. How do I password protect just one file?
4. How do I use htaccess to protect a folder?
5. How can I password protect a folder on my desktop?
6. Can I password protect a folder in Windows 10?
7. How do I password protect a file before emailing?
8. How do I password protect a .htaccess file?
9. Can you password protect a file in Dropbox?
10. Can I password protect a PDF file?

Can you put a password on a folder?

Locate and select the folder you wish to protect and click “Open”. In the Image Format drop down, select “read/write”. In the Encryption menu select the Encryption protocol you would like to use. Enter the password you would like to use for the folder.

How do I password protect folders and contents?

How to password protect a folder in Windows

1. Open Windows Explorer and find the folder you want to password protect, and then right-click on it.
2. Select "Properties."
3. Click "Advanced."
4. At the bottom of the Advanced Attributes menu that appears, check the box labeled "Encrypt contents to secure data."
5. Click "OK."

How do I password protect just one file?

How to Password Protect One File

1. Create a file named . ...
2. Create an encrypted password using either a utility such as the command line program htpasswd or an htpasswd generator. ...
3. Right click on the . ...
4. In the popup that appears, click the Edit button.
5. Place the generated . ...
6. Click on the Save Changes button.
7. Click on the Close button.

How do I use htaccess to protect a folder?

How to password protect a website folder using . htaccess

1. Create a file using a text editor such as Notepad or TextEdit.
2. Save the file as: .htpasswd.
3. Copy and paste the username/password string generated using our tool into the document.
4. Upload the . htpasswd file to your website using FTP.

How can I password protect a folder on my desktop?

Password-protect a folder

1. In Windows Explorer, navigate to the folder you want to password-protect. Right-click on the folder.
2. Select Properties from the menu. On the dialog that appears, click the General tab.
3. Click the Advanced button, then select Encrypt content to secure data. ...
4. Double-click the the folder to ensure you can access it.

Can I password protect a folder in Windows 10?

You can password protect folders in Windows 10 so that you'll need to enter a code whenever you open it. Make sure you remember your password — password-protected folders don't come with any sort of recovery method if you forget.

How do I password protect a file before emailing?

Follow the steps below to apply a password to a document:

1. Click the File tab.
2. Click Info.
3. Click Protect Document, and then click Encrypt with Password.
4. In the Encrypt Document box, type a password, and then click OK.
5. In the Confirm Password box, type the password again, and then click OK.

How do I password protect a .htaccess file?

How to Password Protect a Single File

1. Step One: Edit . htaccess. ...
2. Step Two: Create . htpasswd. ...
3. Step Three: Assign Username and Password. Now, use the htpasswd-sp command to add or change a password for a user yourname. ...
4. That's It! When you visit the file through your browser, you'll now be prompted for a username and password.

Can you password protect a file in Dropbox?

Dropbox password protection lets you control who sees what

Before you share a link to a PDF, Word Doc, or other file or folder in your Dropbox account, just set a password for the link so the recipient can only open it with the password you set.

Can I password protect a PDF file?

Open the PDF and choose Tools > Protection > Encrypt > Encrypt with Password 6. If you receive a prompt, click Yes to change the security. ... Select Require A Password To Open The Document, then type the password in the corresponding field.