How to Set Up and Use Locked Folder in Google Photos on iPhone

Google Photos’ Locked Folder feature has been available on Android for what seems like eternity, and while the company had said it will roll it out to iPhones in 2022, it’s only now that the feature is starting to roll out on iOS devices. So, if you have been wondering how to ensure your personal photos are not visible to anyone but you, here is how to set up and use Locked Folder in Google Photos on iPhone.

Note:Google has started rolling out Locked Folder to all iPhone users, but the feature might take some time to be available on your iPhone.

Set Up Google Photos Locked Folder

To set up locked folder on your iPhone, just follow the steps below:

Note:Photos in Locked Folder are encrypted when backed up. If you enable back ups, you will be able to access these photos on other devices. However, if you choose to not back up these photos, they will be only available on your iPhone.

That’s it, you have successfully set up a Locked Folder in Google Photos. Now let’s see how you can add photos to your Locked Folder, and remove them if needed.

Add Photos to Locked Folder

Open your Locked Folder (Library -> Utilities -> Locked Folder) and then follow the steps below.

Alternatively, you can use the following steps to add photos to your hidden folder in Google Photos.

Remove Photos from Locked Folder

Whatever the reason may be, if you want to remove any photos from the Locked Folder in Google Photos, just open Locked Folder (Library -> Utilities -> Locked Folder), and follow the steps below:

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