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How can I share a link to a particular file and not the whole folder?

Hi,

New user here.

I am trying to share an image in a YouTube comment. I know how to create a link and post it in a YouTube comment. The problem is - how do I exclude everybody who clicks on the link from seeing the whole folder and other folders of images when I only want them to see the one linked image?

TIA for any response!

-Ed-

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Walter

Hi there @EasyEd - thanks for using Dropbox and welcome to the Community!

You should be able to link to a single file and not the whole folder normally. Can you confirm that you're following these steps to create a view-only link to the file you'd like to post in the comment?

Thanks!

EasyEd

Hi,

I'm using the mobile app on a phone. I don't see manage anywhere. All I seem to be able to do is create link for pasting.

-Ed-

Megan

Hey @EasyEd, let me also jump in here!

Here are the exact Dropbox mobile app steps that you'd need to follow, in order to create a shared link for a particular file.

Can you give it a go, and then check on an incognito tab on your browser to confirm that you can only view this particular file?

Walter

Hey @EasyEd - just circling back to see if you managed to give our suggestion a go and if it worked for you after all.

Let us know when you get the chance!