Hello!
I keep looking for the option but can't find it: how can I block readers from downloading a file? I just need them to be able to read it online, and not allowed to download it.
Is it possible?
@GeorginaPina wrote: Hello! How can I block readers from downloading a file? I just need them to be able to read it online, and not allowed to download it.
How can I block readers from downloading a file? I just need them to be able to read it online, and not allowed to download it.
Hello, @GeorginaPina...
Yes, you can set a password to prevent people from viewing or downloading a file/folder. However, if you need them to be able to VIEW the files/folders then you'll have to give them the password (which means they can download the files/folders).
Below screenshot is from the Shared Links: view-only access Help Center article:
Take a look at my example folder that uses a password to access it, once inside the folder you should see a download button:
SHARING A FOLDER LINK THAT'S PASSWORD PROTECTED:
If you'd like to see how a LINK to a Folder/File with a password is used then look at this zzExampleFolder.
You can view or download everything in my example folder.
HELP CENTER ARTICLES:
You can have set folder permissions. https://www.dropbox.com/help/files-folders/folder-view-only-permissions also look at https://www.dropbox.com/help/files-folders/view-only-access
I would suggest using folders and set a password to it. I just tested and there is a download button if you don't set a password. So I suggest setting an unrecognizable password
Thanks! Very helpful, I read through it and the password feature is available for Dropbox Business.
Thanks 310EI
you are correct as usual. I didn't think this thru.. :=(
@Chris_J wrote: Thanks 310EI you are correct as usual. I didn't think this thru.. :=(
Hello, @Chris_J...
Not sure that I'm correct as usual but thanks for saying as much. No worries... you made me think twice to investigate in case something changed internally :nerd:
Good point! And thanks for the example folder. I guess then that what I'm looking for is not possible in dropbox. I'll keep searching for alternative options.
Thank you both!!
@GeorginaPina wrote: Good point! And thanks for the example folder. I guess then that what I'm looking for is not possible in dropbox. I'll keep searching for alternative options. Thank you both!!
Good point! And thanks for the example folder.
I guess then that what I'm looking for is not possible in dropbox. I'll keep searching for alternative options.
You're welcome for the example folder.
It's not just Dropbox, if you share a file via the internet then it can be downloaded (one way or another). However, you could consider protecting your sensitive documents to be read-only by assigning a password to prevent modifications. It's not a perfect solution but it can be effective (example article below).
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Good luck with your search.
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