Sharing a folder that allows the receiver to view and download, but NOT join the folder.

Question

I have tried everything to share a folder with someone so they can view and download, but NOT be able to join. I go into settings, and manages permissions, everything, and when I create a view only link, it still gives the receiver the ability to join the folder, which I do no want. I was speaking with a customer service person via chat, and they were giving me all the basic instructions copied and pasted from the help center, but nothing worked, and the chat got disconnected. Please help!

JasonSilverDBX · Accepted Answer

🗯 Important Update: Removal of the Join Folder Option from View-Only Shared Folder Links 🗯
 
We introduced the capability to join a folder directly from a view-only link to make collaboration even easier.  While well meaning, we don’t always get it right.  After careful consideration, we've decided to remove this feature.  This change will be implemented by mid March.
 
Going forward, recipients visiting a view-only folder link will no longer see the option to Join Folder. No action or setting modification is required on your part. This change affects both new and existing view-only folder links.
 
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