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My updates on a shared file cannot be seen by the other members
Hello, The administrator is sharing a file with more members, to which all members have access and can modify it, and he shares it with me and tells me that only I have access, so the modifications I make are not seen by others, how can I solve it? Thanks
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Force render issues (raw=1) and shared links won't work for hosting.
images were perfect on all browsers until yesterday afternoon - what is the fix or is this a dropbox issue?
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Can I remove my access to multiple shared folders at once?
I have a crazy amount of shared folders and even though I don't have access to a lot of them now they stay in my shared folders tab. The only way to delete these is to click the 3 little ... on the side and select remove me. But there's no way I can remove myself from how many I have. This is causing me not to be able to…
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Consolidate all shared link options, so that we don't accidentally give edit rights
OK. I feel that most users, and certainly me, want a super easy way to create View hyperlinks (to share with friends) as opposed to Edit hyperlinks. The way you guys designed the Dropbox web interface is extremely confusing. There are so many different sharing windows -- Settings, the "chain link" icon, the Share folder…
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How we use Dropbox: Project management
When we hear about how other people use Dropbox, I have to say we scan for tips and advice that we can carry through to our own workflows and projects, from planning a wedding to organizing family photos. With that in mind, we loved hearing about how Project Manager extraordinaire, Libby, uses Dropbox to keep her…
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I need to permanently delete my files, but I get message "x items couldn’t be permanently deleted".
When I wanted to permanently delete a file or folder (which I may have shared with others or not). I used to be able to delete it in Finder and then would get asked by Dropbox: Delete "untitled folder" from everyone's account and all devices? I then confirm with "Delete for everyone" and proceed to empty the trash on my…
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Dropbox folder not showing up at owner's account, after the change?
I am trying to change ownership of DB folders from one person to another. I invited the new person to the folder and then made them the new owner. However, when I go to the new person's DB, the folder is not there. I go back to the original owners DB and the folder is there and says the new person has joined and is the…
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Dropbox link that organizes by sender?
Hello everyone. I have the free version of DropBox. I was wondering how to set up a shared dropbox link that could make a folder for one an upload happens. I will be giving a link to upload a bunch of photos to multiple people, and need a way to keep it all organized so my drop box doesn't mix in a ton of photos. So if…
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I have an xml file which i share with my own smart TV app, but it doesn't work.
I have an xml file which i share to my own smart tv app. It has worked several years and suddenly today it doesn't work anymore. I did contact the support but they wanted me try here.. My question is, is it any problems with rendering? raw=1 It was gor some couple of years ago buy they fixed it. What's cha3from yesterday…
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Sharing in QuickBooks
In a perfect world two persons can enter data and/or make changes onto the same QuickBooks account and that information uploads automatically (syncs) to the other person's version of QB but it's not working all of the time. Does anyone have a source for information on troubleshooting this issue of not always viewing the…
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Uploaded photos are not appearing in my Dropbox shared file
I am having an issue with one of my Project Inspectors uploading photos to a shared Dropbox link. He states that he has uploaded the files but when I click on the folder, nothing is there. I had him reupload but I still do not see the photos. This is the only file that I have this issue with.
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Can't access shared files on a different device. "You don’t have access to this content." message.
I'm new to Dropbox. Someone has shared a directory with me, and I've set up the Dropbox app on my iPhone and can access it. When I login to Dropbox using Chrome on my laptop, it tells me "You don’t have access to this content. You’re signed in as xxx@xxx", quoting exactly the same email address associated with the iPhone…
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I can't invite a user to upload a file to Dropbox
I can’t find the Invite buttons to invite someone to upload a file
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Embed Image broken?
In the past I was able to embed images to, for example, AO3, by using the share link and changing the "dl=0" to "raw=1". This seems to no longer be the case. The code clears but the image does not show up. As this was essentially the only reason I use dropbox at all, and a feature that was core for the majority of…
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How to view photos someone uploaded to my link
I shared a folder link for people to upload photos but I can't see the pictures they uploaded? How do I view them?
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Password for shared link is no longer working.
I have an account that has a password protect link function. It is not working. I used it about 2 months ago and it worked. Now when I redo the settings to change the password, it saves it- or so it indicates- but then the password does not link. I use this for a class and change the password for each new cohort. Next…
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Drob box link not working
Drop box link not working
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Files of a specific user don't sync to my desktop app
I run a community radio station; several program producers upload their prerecorded show files to Dropbox and these automatically sync to the local Windows PC. This works like proverbial clockwork! One station staff member, however, uploads her files to Dropbox.com, but they never show up in the local folder; I have to go…
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Share a link with the non-default setting of View/Edit
Something recently has changed with the UI for sharing links on the browser version. It now no longer first brings up the dialogue window (see image below) that shows the option to change the link to one that is set to view/edit (whatever is not the default, the default starts on edit but I've changed it to view). The only…
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Shared link contents not visible, only shows a blank screen on the site
I have a "Can View" link for one of my Dropbox folders that has worked for the past three years. Now, whenever anyone goes to open it, they only get a blank white screen with the Dropbox URL. I can see all the files when I log in to my own Dropbox account. I tested the share link as a viewer and can't see anything. I have…
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Fold the File Request Function into being a Teams Collaborator
I manage a small film company, and I've become increasingly confused and frustrated trying to create collaborative folders where our crews can upload footage and audio without it requiring them to personally purchase a tremendous amount of storage for their own personal Dropbox. We have different independent contractors…
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I'm amazed that anyone can use dropbox
A client sent a link to upload/share about 1.3 GB of photos. Supposedly all I had to do was click the button and upload. Not so. It wanted me to create an account which is where the problem started. I created an account, uploaded my files but realized it was not the folder I was supposed to be uploading to. So I went back…
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Change description AFTER creating a file request.
I have created a file request, and want to change the description in it. But I can't find the mechanism to do this. Can anyone provide guidance for this?
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Uploaded a number of files, but the saved file is not the uploaded file shared. Help!
I have uploaded a number of files, but the saved file is not the version of uploaded file shared. Help! These are new saved files without a previous existing version. The version being uploaded is from is a previous 'save' at some point while writing the doc therefore missing the final doc!!
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"You've exceeded bandwidth limits" error when trying to share links
While sharing the links error message like this : We've Interrupted your sharing activity because You've exceeded bandwidth limits, Check Your mail for instructions on how to resolve this. How to resolve this, Unable to login mail id also, that person left from the organisation
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Dropbox full due to shared folder; can't leave as don't have sufficient permission to do so.
Hello My Dropbox is full due to a large shared folder. This is one I accessed about 4 years ago and haven't used since; I'm not sure why it has reappeared overnight and synced with my own account. I tried to click the sharing option to remove my own access but it comes up that I don't have permission to do so (it says…
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Shared Folder vs Link and how other members can identify & locate them?
I have a project where I have shared a folder with viewing rights with various team members. They are constantly plaguing me with requests to send them links to this folder presumably because they can't find the email they received with the initial invitation. Once they accept that initial invitation, shouldn't that shared…
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Excel xlsm File conflict
Hello there, We are working in a team with xlsm files on Dropbox. Is there any chance to work with several people on this simultaneously? The web version of the files doesn't seem to be useful for working on proper with xlsm and if you open those files locally with excel software there are creating conflicts files when…
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I can't access an old file that was shared with me via link
I HAVE A FILE from 2016 - when i try to access it the link is not working anymore - how i can retrieve this file and video to my current email.
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Error 400 when trying to open a link someone shared
This Error 400 message keeps popping up. I don't use dropbox too often but it first happened a week ago with one file. Eventually, a friend resent the link days later and it worked. Now someone else has sent me a link, and error 400 again. I've tried incognito mode, no luck. Tried it on my phone, no luck. Cleared cache and…