IT/Software/Kubuntu/Vaults

This is now part of KDE since Plasma 5.11.

You cannot necessarily create or password protect folder directly by right clicking on a folder in Dolphin.

There is a 3 step process but it is dangerously secure. here is some help

• Create a Vault using the Applet
  • It is usually part of the default panel
  • Never forget the password or you are hosed!
  • Now the folder Vaults will appear in /Home
  • Create folders inside of there.
  • Open and close it from the vault icon.
• Linking to vaults is handy.
  • for example you want studentRecords to be encrypted.
  • Create the Vault and the studentRecords folder in the vault
  • Link to it so that it is visible from Home

ln -s path/to/real/thing nameOfLink

Did I mention don't ever forget the password?