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 will need to remain exclusively in your Google account. One thing to remember here is that the folder must not be shared with anyone else, or it defeats the purpose of protecting it with the password. In short, you're using a form to validate the user before displaying the link to the folder. The idea is to set up a form with just a single field for the password, but restrict it in a way that a success message (with a link to your Drive folder) is displayed when a user enters the correct password. The first workaround solution is to use Google Forms as a sort of gatekeeper for the folder you want to secure.

Solution 1: Use a Form as Password Protected Gateway

Unfortunately, there's no native password protection capability for files and folders in Google Drive, but you can use some of the workaround solutions proposed here. Therefore, even if you leave your device unattended for a few minutes, you're potentially allowing others free access to your data. Even though it's hard for hackers to get into your Google account to access your Drive folders, don't forget that you're always signed in until you sign out. Google Drive is an efficient way to collaborate on Docs, Sheets, and other file types with your colleagues, but it often leaves you exposed in terms of security.

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