Enabling password protection on files
Note: Password-protecting files is only available to Knowt Plus or Ultra subscribers! If you are a subscriber, there are 3 ways to password-protect your files. You can even password-protect folders too!
Method 1: From your Materials
Click the lock icon in the bottom left of an existing flashcard set or note.
In the edit sharing settings pop-up, click on the Password Protected block.
A password field should appear; please enter a password you want to set, and press "Save."
Method 2: Inside flashcard sets
Open an existing flashcard set, or create a flashcard set.
Click on the 3 dots button next to the set's name to open the actions menu.
Click "Manage sharing."
In the pop-up, click on the Password Protected block.
A password field should appear; please enter a password you want to set, and press save.
Method 3: Inside notes
Open an existing note, or create a note.
Click on the 3 dot menu button at the top right of the screen.
Click on the "Share" button.
In the edit sharing settings pop-up, click on the Password Protected block.
A password field should appear; please enter a password you want to set, and press save.
Enabling password protection on folders
Click on the 3 dots next to the Folder's name to open the actions menu.
Click on the "Manage sharing" button.
In the edit sharing settings pop-up, click on the Password Protected block.
A password field should appear; please enter a password you want to set, and press save.
On the app?
From the Home screen, go to your Library and find the file you want to password-protect.
Click on the three dots next to the name of the file.
Choose "Manage sharing," and then select "Password Protected."
Input the password of your choice and then share the link with friends!
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