Secure Folder

In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

• Set up Secure Folder
• Access Secure Folder
• Use Secure Folder
• Add files to Secure Folder
• Hide Secure Folder

Set up Secure Folder

1. From the home screen, swipe down from the Notification bar then select the  Settings icon. 

2. Scroll to and select Biometrics and security, then scroll to and select Secure Folder.



3. Select Agree.

Note: If prompted, enter your Samsung account password then select OK. If you are already signed into a Samsung account on your device, select CONFIRM to verify that you would like to set up Secure Folder using the Samsung account listed.



4. Select the desired folder lock type, then select Next.

Note: For this tutorial, Pattern was chosen.



5. Enter the desired lock code, then select Continue. Enter the lock code again, then select Confirm.

Access Secure Folder 

After completing the Secure folder set up, the Secure Folder app will appear in the Apps tray. When you access Secure folder, you will be prompted to enter your passcode. From the Apps tray, navigate to and select the  Secure Folder app. Enter your passcode to continue.

Note: To access the Apps tray, swipe up or down from the center of the home screen.

Use Secure Folder

Select the  Menu icon, then select Lock and exit to lock the secure folder. Select Add apps > desired app(s) > Add to add apps to the secure folder. 

Add files to Secure Folder

Select Add files. Navigate to and select the desired file(s), then select Done.

Note: You can also add pictures from the  Gallery app. Select and hold the desired picture(s) > Menu icon > Move to Secure Folder. Pictures that have been moved to the Secure Folder are no longer visible in the regular Gallery. To view pictures that have been moved to the Secure Folder, select the  Secure Folder app >  Gallery app.

Hide Secure Folder

From the Settings screen, scroll to and select Biometrics and security > select Secure Folder > enter your passcode > select the Show icon on Apps screen switch > Hide.