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How can I password-protect my files?

With password protected files, anyone with the password you create will be able to see and study your note, but not have access to edit it.

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Written by Joseph Ascoli
Updated over a week ago

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

  1. Click the lock icon in the bottom left of an existing flashcard set or note.

  2. In the edit sharing settings pop-up, click on the Password Protected block.

  3. A password field should appear; please enter a password you want to set, and press "Save."

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Method 2: Inside flashcard sets

  1. Open an existing flashcard set, or create a flashcard set.

  2. Click on the 3 dots button next to the set's name to open the actions menu.

  3. Click "Manage sharing."

  4. In the pop-up, click on the Password Protected block.

  5. A password field should appear; please enter a password you want to set, and press save.

Method 3: Inside notes

  1. Open an existing note, or create a note.

  2. Click on the 3 dot menu button at the top right of the screen.

  3. Click on the "Share" button.

  4. In the edit sharing settings pop-up, click on the Password Protected block.

  5. A password field should appear; please enter a password you want to set, and press save.


Enabling password protection on folders

  1. Click on the 3 dots next to the Folder's name to open the actions menu.

  2. Click on the "Manage sharing" button.

  3. In the edit sharing settings pop-up, click on the Password Protected block.

  4. A password field should appear; please enter a password you want to set, and press save.


On the app?

  1. From the Home screen, go to your Library and find the file you want to password-protect.

  2. Click on the three dots next to the name of the file.

  3. Choose "Manage sharing," and then select "Password Protected."

  4. Input the password of your choice and then share the link with friends!


If you have any more questions, please feel free to reach out to our team using the built-in support chat.

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