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How do I respond to a file request using dbxcli?
How can I respond to a file request using dbxcli? I don't have a GUI on the server that I want to send the files from.
Cannot move files between dropbox and Backup
Hello, before I did it quietly, but since the transition to Dropbox Backup took place, through the web page it is no longer possible to transfer dropbox files and put them in the backup folders or vice versa but it shows the text "Files can't be moved into backups". Please, can you put this feature back ?
Can't Save The Setting "Anyone with Link Can View"
I've had an account for several years, but I only use it occasionally. I have a Basic Plan. I uploaded a file to the Public Folder. When I select Copy Link from that file and try to change the setting to Anyone With This Link Can View, the Save button is greyed out. I don't want to upgrade since I use it so rarely, and I…
Empty dropbox in the file explorer whereas files are visible in the web browser
Hi, I belong to a dropbox folder which is shared between different users, to share files. I have Edit permission. When logging into my dropbox account through a web browser I can see this folder, the subfolders and all their files. I have installed the Dropbox desktop app into my PC (Win10 Pro) and logged with my…
Impossible to delete a file from shared links sections
Hello, I recently clicked a link that leaded me to a potential virus file but when I want to delete from "shared links" section, it doesn't give me the possibility to remove it from my dropbox, it only gives me the option to save it on my dropbox. I really want it gone from my screen. Thanks
How do I delete a shared folder for all members?
I am the owner of a shared folder with six members. I want to permanently delete this folder and its files for all members. Not just on my Dropbox but theirs as well. These are sensitive files which no longer need to be shared and I want to ensure they can no longer be accessed by any member. How do I do this (Dropbox…
Transcription link is not working
Hi, I am working transcription and they send me one link [removed] And it’s not working
Network path: not shared
I am a member (not admin) of a shared folder. I received an invite, joined, looked at pictures. It is in my File Explorer list of folders. When I right-click on that folder and look at properties, under the Sharing tab, it says Network Path: Not Shared. Does this mean this folder is not shared? The invite said I had edit…
Where do you find the "Viewed Links" folder from the Mobile App when using the desktop website?
On my phone, I can see an area called "Viewed Links" and it shows me the folder that my friend shared with me via a QR Code. I can access everything inside her shared folder when on my mobile app. I cannot find a list of "Viewed Links" when logged into Dropbox on my desktop. I can forward the QR Code link from my phone…
Deleting a shared folder with no owner
Hi all, A few years ago my kids school setup a series of Dropbox folders and added the parents so we could view school work during lockdown, a good idea at the time but as they didn't ask the parents if they could share our email address with others this would be a breach of GDPR. Having spoken to the school it appears the…
Files are not accessible in Spain.
Hi! We are trying to share files with people who are in Spain, but it is not allowing them access. People in other countries are opening our files just fine, with the same link. However, there seems to be a block with our users in Spain.
I somehow have two Dropboxes and need to merge them
Recently my Director of Ops tried adding another folder to our Dropbox, but it somehow changed everything. Now I have 2 separate Dropboxes and I want to merge them together. The one I use a lot now looks like this: I want it to merge with my other Dropbox folder like it used to, which looks like this: I hope someone is…
Safe to share sensitive files?
أنا لدي صور وذكريات حساسة وأحيانا مقالات سياسية فهل مشاركة دروبوكس لذالك أمن؟ ----------------- I have sensitive photos, memories, and sometimes political articles, so is it safe to share it with Dropbox?
"Failed to load Dropbox Embed..." when other users are viewing the videos on my Paper doc
Hi all, I created a document with 3 videos, all of which total 10 minutes. When I share this document others get this message: "FAILED TO LOAD DROPBOX...""FAILED TO LOAD DROPBOX..." I'm able to view the videos w/o any issues. I received the videos from another dropbox user. She shared them with me for the purpose of me…
"tmp.drivedownload" Error - unable to resolve with tech support escalation
This error has been happening for weeks, and tech support has unfortunately been totally unable to help me. Thought I'd pitch this here. I am on several shared folders with other groups. Whenever someone else on one of these shared folders attempts to save or change a file, I get a popup message that looks like this:…
raw=1 stop working in safari. Why?
I am using raw=1 to render images in the website I built, the images were working fine on every browser util yesterday (08/09/2023), and now stop working on safari. Does anyone experience the same thing?
Can I change Email Attachments folder name
Hi, I recently started using the email to dropbox function and would like to know two things. First, can I rename the folder setup to receive email attachments from "Email Attachments" to something else w/o messing with the functionality. Second, can I setup different email addresses that go to different folders in my…
Will people know that I've updated files I've shared to them?
hi, I m photographier and use Dropbox to send to my customers the pictures. I would like to know 1/ if I add some knew pictures on the folder to send them later do they gonna receive the knew modificateur forer or no \ex when I forget to add some pictures ? 2/ how to know if they don't have access with this link to all…
How to generate a one-time use link for downloads?
Hi, I am trying to use Dropbox as my image server and connect it to woocommerce. That part is fine, but I cannot prevent the link from being shared with others who didn't buy the product. Do you know how I can do this? Would love some assistance on this Kind regards R
Customers having issues accessing my shared links
I sell digital downloads and use Dropbox to share my files. Several of my customers are having issues accessing files today using the link I have always sent out. Any ideas? Is there some maintenance going on that I'm unaware of? Here's one of my messages from a customers: "I followed all directions, tried on two browsers…
Set separate folder permissions based on name or tag
Hi. In our Team Folder we would like to set custom permission to certain folders. Despite the parent folder, which is writable by a group of people, these subfolders should be readonly for everyone except a restricted group. So, basically, given a structure like this: Team folder|+ Folder1 |+ Sub1 |+ Sub2 |+ Readonly|+…
Uploading to Dropbox
Why after all these years are my friends limited by 2gb of space for uploading into my files? What is the difference between personal Dropbox space and what friends can upload? Has anyone else here upgraded to more space and what kind of options are available for that?
Storing videos for a YT-like platform
Hi, there. I was searching for a solution to host videos for my YouTube-like platform and I found Dropbox. Not only host, but also something that serves them, so that they can be accessed by the viewers (in this particular case, I suppose that the maximum number of viewers will be 10,000). So I guess it will envolve some…
can't creat link
I have a folder in Dropbox and am trying to create a link so I can share it. It is too big to send by email. But I can't create a link. It does not appear as an option, only email and airdrop appear when I click on share. I have a 2020 MacBook.
Upload files that I create and provide download links to users that I can limit from sharing
Hello, I would like to create audiobooks (up to 2GB) and upload them, then send a link for each book to users who purchase them through my store site. The tutorials use the word "share" in a way that is confusing to me, so I will ask here for help: Through Dropbox, can I have a folder for the audiobooks (or one folder for…
I can't share any file, getting "banned member" error
Last few days cannot share files, keep getting message "banned member". Why is that? I don't have large traffic, antivirus doesn't see any malware, don't send invites at all, files are my so no copyright problem...
Error: "This link isn't quite right. Usually this happens when the link wasn't copied exact right"
I have been trying to share a FOLDER (not a link) with several of our music club members. About 1-2 weeks ago, members told me they could not access the folder because of the following error message. I am trying to share a FOLDER and NOT A LINK. Has anyone experienced this? We have a BASIC account which means no support,…
Does the shared link change if a file has been deleted and restored?
Hi. I accidentally dragged a file out of dropbox onto desktop (MacBook Air).It is part of an important submission to a judging panel and now that I have returned the file to dropbox I do not know if the link has changed. Can anyone tell me if the link remains the same when retuned to dropbox, or if dropbox creates a new…
Document Grant Access issues
I have a Dropbox user that has edit access to a directory "1 - Billing Share (MY)" and all that is contained therein. As a matter of fact all 6 users have edit access to this same directory. I copied 15 word docs from one location and placed them into "1 - Billing Share (MY)" directory. The user was able to access, open,…
Sending a link to a video without allowing editing
I want to share a video link with a non-dropbox member. When I send the link the recepient has the ability to edit the video. How do I send the video without allowing changes?

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