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Folder Lock, from NewSoftwares.net, provides robust security for your digital assets. Regularly updating your account password is a fundamental practice for maintaining the integrity and privacy of your encrypted data. This guide will walk you through the process of changing your Folder Lock account password, ensuring your sensitive information remains secure.

Steps to Change Your Account Password in Folder Lock

Here’s how to change Your Account Password in Folder Lock

Step 1: Open Folder Lock and Log In

Begin by launching the Folder Lock application on your computer and log in using your current account credentials.

Screenshot of NewSoftwares.net Folder Lock login window, displaying email input and password field.

Step 2: Access Settings

Once logged in, navigate to the "Settings" option. This is typically located in the bottom right corner of the Folder Lock main window.

Screenshot of Folder Lock Version 10.1.4's main dashboard, with a red box emphasizing the "Settings" menu item for configuration and updates.

Step 3: Select Account Settings

Within the Settings interface, locate and select "Account Settings" from the menu on the left side.

The Account Settings screen in Folder Lock, showing the 'Change Password' button highlighted as part of the password update process

Step 4: Click on "Change Password"

In the Account Settings section, find and click on the "Change Password" option.

Clicking the 'Change Password' button within the Folder Lock Account Settings to initiate the password update.

Step 5: Enter Current Password

You will be prompted to enter your current password for verification. Type your existing password into the designated field and then click "Next."

The Folder Lock pop-up window prompting the user to enter their current password for security verification.

Step 6: Enter and Confirm New Password

Now, enter your desired new password in the provided field. To ensure accuracy, you will also need to confirm this new password by typing it again in the confirmation field. After entering both, click "Next."

Entering and confirming the new password in the designated fields within the Folder Lock 'Change Password' dialog box.

Step 7: Verify Your Email

As a final security measure, you must verify your email to complete the password change. We've sent a One-Time Password (OTP) from the "Folder Lock Team" to your email address. Please enter the OTP and click on "Verify"

The final verification step in Folder Lock, showing the 'Verify Pin' pop-up where the user must enter the OTP code sent to their email.
Successfully updated! Your Folder Lock account now boasts enhanced security, keeping your protected files and data safer than ever.