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The Google Drive Locker serves as Folder Lock's secure vault for protecting your confidential files within your Google Drive account. To provide you with both flexibility and convenience, there are two distinct methods for accessing it. One method offers a detailed path through the application's settings, while the other provides a quicker, more direct way to open your locker instantly. This guide will walk you through both options, allowing you to choose the one that best fits your workflow.

Steps to access Google Drive Locker Folder Lock

Prerequisites

This guide assumes you have already installed and integrated your Google Drive Locker with Folder Lock.

Method 1: Quick Access from the Home Screen (Recommended)

Step 1: Launch Folder Lock and Sign In

  • Launch the Folder Lock application on your computer and sign in.
Login Folder Lock

Step 2: Look for "Google Drive Locker"

  • On the main screen, look for "Google Drive Locker" section.
Google Drive Locker Folder Lock
  • Click the "Open" button. This is the fastest way to access your locker directly.
Click Open Google Drive Locker Folder Lock
  • Clicking on open will Open your Google drive locker in File Explorer as shown in below screenshot.
Google Drive Locker in windows explorer Folder Lock

Method 2: Accessing via Settings (Detailed Method)

Step 1: Launch Folder Lock and Sign In

  • Launch the Folder Lock application on your computer.
Launch Folder Lock Desktop Folder Lock
  • Sign in to your account using your email and password.
Login Folder Lock

Step 2: Go to "Settings"

  • Once logged in, navigate to the "Support & Settings" section in the bottom-right corner of the main window.
  • Click on "Settings."
click on settings Folder Lock desktop

Step 3: Click on "Program Preferences"

  • In the Settings menu, click on "Program Preferences" in the left-hand menu.
Program Preferences Folder Lock

Step 4: Open Your Google Drive Locker

  • Look for the "Actual Locker Paths" section.
Actual Locker Folder Lock
  • Find "Google Drive Locker" listed underActual Locker Paths.
Actual Locker path for Google drive locker Folder Lock
  • Click on "Google Drive Locker".
Click on Google drive locker Folder Lock
  • This action will open your Google Drive Locker in File Explorer, allowing you to access your encrypted files.
Google Drive Locker in windows explorer Folder Lock

By following either of the two methods outlined above, you can easily open your Google Drive Locker. This gives you quick and secure access to your files within Windows Explorer. Remember that any files you place inside are automatically encrypted for protection. When you are finished, you can secure the locker again by simply clicking the "Encrypt" button on the Folder Lock home screen.