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Generate downloadable links

We have a huge quantity of files that are shared across geo's using Dropbox, when the share link is generated, it looks in this format : https://www.dropbox.com/s/yeywy64jyfkq/BU_3Dr.BMA?dl=0

Since this link has to generates on per-file basis, it is extremely laborious as there is a large quantity of files for which the link has to be generated, it there a way to generate these links through an API(code) or a way to decrypt the unique encryption based on the folder structure and the file name

Thank you

P.S.( I have gone through the solution given here, but, since im new to programming, i am unable to implement the same, i'd be greatfull if someone could give a little explanation on it)

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Greg-DB

Yes, the Dropbox API does offer a way to programmatically create shared links like that.

Note that the other forum thread isn't exactly describing what you want to do though.

To create shared links using the Dropbox API, you should use the /2/sharing/create_shared_link_with_settings endpoint:

https://www.dropbox.com/developers/documentation/http/documentation#sharing-create_shared_link_with_settings

That's a link to the documentation for the HTTPS endpoints themselves, but we recommend using one of the official SDKs if possible:

https://www.dropbox.com/developers/documentation

Those have corresponding native methods for the HTTPS endpoints.

The SDKs each come with documentation that show how to get started with them, if you wish to use one.

You may also wish to review our Getting Started guide:

https://www.dropbox.com/developers/reference/getting-started