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Get / Make Public and Temporary link for files

Hi everyone!

I use the API https://content.dropboxapi.com/2/files/upload to upload files. After uploading, I get the file ID.

I'm trying to figure it out, but it doesn't work out, how do I get public and temporary links to uploaded files?

By public links, I mean that anyone who has this link can see them indefinitely.

Under temporary - everyone can see it, but for a limited time after which this link will no longer be available. It is necessary for the link to operate for a configurable time, for example, 90 seconds.

All files are saved to a shared command folder, not to a personal account folder.

The users who will receive these links are not Dropbox users.

Thanks!

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iNeil

Hello @alekso89

Based on the information you’ve provided, you can create a Dropbox shared link after the file has been successfully uploaded to your account.

Using the Dropbox API, you can call the /2/sharing/create_shared_link_with_settings endpoint to generate the shared link. This endpoint also allows you to customize the link’s settings, such as its access level and expiration time. For more details, please refer to the following guide:

- Dropbox Sharing Guide

alekso89

As I see that API generate url to the file with Dropbox Preview -> https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6rapn1stbhzgdgfssat0k/m6fb351dfde2815207775f32e27123e2059bf75a5104726156m35c6f8ef57c18-6.jpg?rlkey=6y1gsy6tb93s7zc3gjluedl1v

What about if I change www.dropbox.com -> dl.dropboxusercontent.com for getting direct image without preview? It will be working correct?

iNeil

Hi @alekso89,

If you would like to download a file directly from a shared link, you can achieve this action by including the dl=1 parameter in the shared link. For further information, please review the following link:

- How to force a shared link to download or render

That said, you should avoid modifying shared links beyond the documented parameters outlined in our help center article. Making other modifications can corrupt the link and cause it to fail.

alekso89

Hi @iNeil,

I'm not interested in downloading files yet. At the moment, I need to display an image without a viewer, directly. The parameter in the URL string "raw=1" will give an extra redirect, which is not exactly good for me.

I read that we can replace www.dropbox.com -> dl.dropboxusercontent.com and everything will work, I checked, everything works. In fact, "raw=1" and what I tried are the same thing, but there is no redirect in the second option.

iNeil

Hi @alekso89,

You are correct that adding "raw=1" to the URL of a shared link will cause an HTTP redirect. The "raw=1" query parameter is used to bypass the preview page and allow your browser to directly render the file.

In relation to replacing www.dropbox.com with dl.dropboxusercontent.com, I’ve moved this forum post to the Create, Upload, and Share section to better assist with your inquiry with the shared link.

alekso89

I hope someone will answer me.

Jay

HI @alekso89, in order to understand what you're requesting, please could you provide more information on what you're looking for, as you mentioned that everything works on your end after changing the URL?

Are you also using an API app to create these links, or are you going to be doing these changes manually?

alekso89

Hi @Jay

I am using the create_shared_link_with_settings API to get the link. After receiving the link, I make substitutions in the URL as indicated in the screenshot. It is quite a working option to get a direct link, without a redirect.

Is this option acceptable for Dropbox?

Dell_Dropbox

@alekso89 If this workaround is producing the results you want, it seems like we're all good here.

Please let us know if there's anything else!