Lock a folder with a password

Lock a folder with a password is safest when you verify the account, workspace and target before committing the action. This guide uses a small controlled example so you can confirm each state.

Before you start

• Open Files → Lock in the current released Dosya client.
• Confirm the active account and workspace, then identify a test folder.
• Use non-confidential test data and record the current state before changing it.
• Keep passwords, API keys, recovery keys and private links out of screenshots and support messages.

Steps: lock a folder with a password

1. Open Files → Lock and confirm the active workspace.
2. Select a test folder and check its name or identifying details.
3. Choose a strong unique password and save the lock.
4. Read the confirmation, warning or progress state before leaving the screen.
5. Verify that opening the protected folder requires the password.
6. Refresh or reopen the view once to confirm the result persisted.

Expected result

The workflow completes for the controlled test and opening the protected folder requires the password. The result remains visible after a refresh or reconnect.

Limits and important details

• Available controls depend on the current client version, plan, role and workspace policy.
• Actions may be blocked by folder locks, hidden-item rules, storage limits or a restricted credential.
• For destructive or access-changing actions, test with disposable data before applying the workflow to important files.

Troubleshooting

The expected control is missing. Return to Files → Lock, confirm the active workspace and check that your role permits the action.

The operation is rejected. Read the exact message and check access, locks, quota, network state and client version before retrying.

The result is unclear. Repeat with one small test item, then contact support with the time, client version and a nonsecret error message.

Related guides

• Lock and hide files
• Workspace policies