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My Lockbox — Keep your private files in a password-protected folder

My Lockbox allows you to securely hide, lock, and password-protect any folder on your computer, keeping your private data safe from unauthorized access. Your files will be completely inaccessible to both local and remote users. To get access to the locked folder, you will need to enter the correct password.

With My Lockbox, you can have peace of mind knowing that your sensitive information is safeguarded against unwanted intrusion. Keep your personal files and documents secure with the added layer of protection provided by My Lockbox. 

The easiest way to protect a folder

How to lock a folder with My Lockbox?

Right after the installation of My Lockbox, you will be asked to provide the location of the protected folder. On completion of the installation, your folder will become hidden and locked.

  • My Lockbox
  • My Lockbox password
  • My Lockbox and Windows Hello
    Features and benefits
    • Extremely easy to use;
    • Clear, convenient user interface available in more than 15 languages;
    • Hotkey combinations for basic actions;
    • Instant data protection with no limits on the size of protected data;
    • Password protection for locked data and program uninstallation;
    • Free edition protects one folder with unlimited number of subfolders. Professional edition protects an unlimited number of folders;
    • Interactive password prompt to unlock your folders when you access them;
    • Supports Windows Hello to authenticate you via PIN, face, or fingerprint;
    • Instant and safe online password recovery;
    • Almost any folder on your computer can be password protected;
    • Prevents you from locking system-critical folders, e.g. C:\Windows;
    • Trusted processes feature lets backup, antivirus, or similar software back up or scan your protected folder;
    • Protects folders even in Windows safe mode;
    • Renaming an upper-level folder does not reveal protected files;
    • Compatible with all modern 64-bit Windows, including Windows on ARM64;
    • Modern skinned user interface;
    • Freeware  
      (can be upgraded to My Lockbox Professional edition which enables you to protect any number of folders).
    Interactive password prompt
    The Interactive password prompt feature lets you unlock protected folders when you need to access them. When this feature is enabled, protected folders remain visible but locked. When you try to open a protected folder in File Explorer, My Lockbox displays a password prompt. File Explorer waits while the prompt is open and opens the folder after you enter the correct password.

    Info

    Version: 6.0

    Released: Aug 1, 2026

    Supported OS: Windows 10, 11 (x64, ARM64)

    License: Free!

    Upgrade to Pro: $29.95