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Is it possible to share a video file and prevent downloads?
Hi there everyone, I need to share a video with a potential colleague but I need to disable to the download option and also limit the number of views
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Does Dropbox have location-based sharing restrictions?
Hi, I’ve embedded a Dropbox shared folder into my application and enabled the "Anyone with the link" option for both viewing and editing permissions. However, it’s been noticed that several users are unable to access the training files (shared folder). Specifically: * For the "Team India Production" team, some members have…
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Can I create a link to specific pages of a PDF document?
Greetings! We direct readers to our multipage magazine PDF in Dropbox. We highlight specific articles in our Constant Contact emails and would like to link them directly to specific pages. Of course, now readers can only go to the first page and scroll through the PDF. I noticed a few similar requests in the Community but…
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One of my shared folders disappeared after sharing it with another user.
I have just tried to share a folder with dropbox to another account and the folder has simply disappeared. It doesn't show in the online directory. It doesn't come up when I look for deleted files either, so I assume it is still there somewhere. This is an important folder and I'd like to get it back. Unfortunately I don't…
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Why is my app status showing as disabled?
why my newly created APP showing status as disabled, I want to change it to development status
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A shared folder has a different name for the rest of the members.
I am sharing folders with a colleague. The good news is that I can see what new files and subfolders he is creating. The bad news is that the folder he is using has a different name from the one I am using. My folder is called "Accounts and Bills" but his is called "Accounts Foundation". How can this have happened? It is…
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Why is my sharing interrupted on my account?
Hey there, not sure if this is the right place to ask regarding this, I recently received a message, stating: "We’ve interrupted your sharing activity because you tried to share a file that may contain malware. Check your email for instructions on how to resolve this." I never received any email regarding this, and the…
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My file request link is suddenly opening to a white screen
Near the end of huge project that has directed folks to a request link. It did open to an upload screen, now it's a white page. PLEASE HELP!!!
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Can you leave a comment through view only links without a Dropbox account?
My agency often shares videos, PPTs and images with clients through share (view only) links. With the previous tool we used, clients were able to leave comments directly on the online tool, without having to sign in or download the assets. I thought Dropbox allowed this too, but now we tested it and Dropbox keeps asking…
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Creating static links
Hi, Is it possible to create static links in dropbox so if I keep updating a file the link will always remain as the one I chose? The reason I ask is because we provide small plugins for download via another application and we have to change the url every time we update a plugin. This isn't a problem for us, but it is a…
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How can I share my Apple photos library to another person?
I used back up to upload apple photos to dropbox - It is really for archival off line backup of an old photos library. How c an I share that with someone else on my team/family
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Bulk update file versions
Hi, can someone help me to understand if Dropbox is suitable for my use case? 1. I need a way of versioning PDF files without changing the download link. I think this is standard functionality in Dropbox, however I have over 1000 price list PDF files in different languages that are updated frequently, and I'm trying to…
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"We’ve suspended your sharing activity" error when trying to share a folder
Hello, I have received this message when trying to share a folder. We’ve suspended your sharing activity because of a violation of Dropbox’s Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy, and Terms of Service or Services Agreement I can't see where I am violating any terms, I am just using it to share PDFs and Excel files,…
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If I rewind a folder, will a removed member regain access?
A user who should have not had access to a folder any more went in and deleted a bunch of files/folders within a core folder in my Dropbox. I am planning to use Rewind to restore folders so I can properly backup the data. I have already removed access to the root folder for the user who should no longer have had access. If…
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I can't share any files with my members. It states "banned member", what can I do?
In this morning, I wanna share the folder to my member by inviting his email, but unable to share it where it stated banned member, what can I do?
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"We've interrupted your sharing activity" error when trying to share a link
NO reason given. None of the possible causes in the "Help" article, like spam, copyright, bandwidth etc, apply. So I'm totally clueless as to why I'm getting this message: I have NO idea where to look to try and fix this. I get the message every time I take a screenshot; first the "link to your screenshot was copied to…
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Can someone get this file to work for me? Shared link not working.
This file won’t load how can I get it to work? I can’t send the link since it’s some explicit stuff in it.
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Error when trying to share a folder with a specific email address
I have a dropbox shared folder set up and shared with a couple email addresses. I tried to share this to another email address and it keeps coming back with the error message: One or more names or email addresses you entered are invalid. This email address does exist and I can send/receive emails with no issues. I tried…
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How can I share a link with multiple people only to upload documents?
How can I share a link with multiple people only to upload documents. Not view anything that has been uploaded? Example: I have a client intake form that gets sent to all clients. Can I add a link at the end of the form for each person to upload their documents and not see what others have uploaded?
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Feedback to enhanced the sharing capabilities on Dropbox.
Feature Request: Enhanced Sharing Capabilities on Dropbox 1. Multiple Share Links with Independent Settings and Permissions * Request: The ability to create separate share links for the same file/folder, each with unique permissions (e.g., view-only, comment-only, edit) and security settings (e.g., password protection,…
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Shared folder recipient's email appears in yellow and invite is not sent
I enter a recipient's email address and it is yellowed out as if to indicate that it not good. When I hit send, the system shows sending, but the recipient does not show up as a member of the folder, nor do they receive the link
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Remove "Log in or sign up" popup when downloading from a shared link.
This issue has been brought up by many people in discussion posts this year, but there has still been no solution, so I am creating an idea post here: I share view-only download links with my clients almost every day, but when they click the "Download" button, a pop-up box now appears, prompting them to log in or sign up.…
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Do collaborators automatically have access to new documents in shared content?
When I add new documents to a folder, do my collaborators who have access automatically receive access to the new documents? I notice there's a pop up box that has the option to send to them for review, but I just want to know they have an updated folder with the new documents. Thanks.
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How to replace a file and maintain the same link?
What if a file is not in a folder? If I upload the new file with an identical name, how will the link be the same?
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People I shared my folders with cannot access due to "not enough space" - this is unacceptable.
I am the tech lead for my church and I have people who take photos of services and events. I wanted to use Dropbox as a place where they could upload their photos and the Pastor and I could get them to use for our website and other multi-media uses. I personally upgraded to a 3TB plan so that I would have plenty of space…
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Is there a way to bulk change shared link settings?
Hi, Is it change the settings for links in bulk on: https://www.dropbox.com/share/links I have about 6000 links I need to change access controls to "Only People Invited". Thanks in advance if anyone has a script that can handle this!
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How to be able to see all of my shared links?
Hi. I know that I already shared some document from my dropbox but ai don't remember which one is there an option somewhere to see all the links already created without being forced to select one by one all my documents ?
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Dropbox duplicates a file when copy from iPhone Files app to Dropbox. Why?
Halo, I'm Andi, iOS dev. I found an issue when creating files to Dropbox, through "Files" in iPhone. When I save my file to Dropbox from my app, sometimes that file will be duplicated. When I click save button, and then check to my Dropbox app, my file will be duplicated with additional number ...(1). For example, like…
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Unable to change Folder membership.
Im trying to add an external user to a folder within our team folder. This is a partner that we wish to grant access to a specific folder that has a natural place inside a larger project. When I click the folder settings, I cant change the folder membership: Only team members, and i am asked to contact my admin. I am the…