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Sharing link formatting
Is there a way to edit the sharing link when copying it? The extension has symbols after .mp4 and some inputs are reading it as invalid and are not supporting as a regular link ending with .mp4.
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Can't seem to properly share a folder of photos
I am new to Dropbox and am having problems with folder sharing. I have read the Dropbox help on sharing and I have looked at several questions in the forum. They all seem to say the same thing which I tried repeatedly. (The definition of insanity - trying the same thing over and over expecting a different result). I have…
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Connecting Dropbox to Samsung "My Files"
I have read that as of October 2019, Dropbox no longer supports connection to the Samsung "My Files" app. I suggest that Dropbox reconsiders this decision, because: 1. Other big companies' cloud storage services such as OneDrive and Google Disk are allowing connection to the Samsung "My Files" app. 2. Dropbox already…
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Streaming a shared link via Dropbox.
Hello, The only reference I found to this question was dated back in 2019, which is a bit dated. Question: Is it possible, if you've stored a .mp4 or .mov video on Dropbox, to stream that video either by linking to it via a URL or by using a Dropbox supplied embed code? I would be using my Dropbox account as a video host…
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Why can't people see these uploaded files?
Why am i the only one who can see these files i've uploaded? [Removed as per Community Guidelines]
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Links in Excel
Hi I have created an excel file in desktop app and uploaded into Dropbox. I also have pdf files that I have uploaded also. I want to create links from the spreadsheet to the pdfs. I opened the spreadsheet in excel for the web and created the links. All looks fine but i can only open the links if the sheet is in edit mode…
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How to Upload editted Word or Xls docs back to shared Dropbox folder online?
I've opened, downloaded, and edited word doc shared with me in DB online. How do I upload this edited doc back into the Shared Folder with the same doc name?
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Syncing in Windows 11 creates conflicted copies
I have been happily working in Dropbox on a joint project with a colleague for several years now, viewing and editing shared documents. However, since installing Microsoft 11 - and despite having the Dropbox app installed too - I have repeated problems with syncing issues. It regularly creates 'conflict' copies of docs and…
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Shared folder that was deleted by an outside 3rd party
First, I tried to contact tech support for Dropbox and was informed there are no phone numbers. Clearly that is not true so I am hoping someone in the community can help me. I have/had a shared folder to share confidential work docs with an employee. I pay for my Dropbox and I created the folder and invited the other…
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Can Dropbox Make Link on dropbox.com that indexed? For SEO purpose?
Can Dropbox Make Link on dropbox.com that indexed? For SEO purpose? for example i want to make my own blog on dropbox and it will be indexed in Search Engine?
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Hide Who Can View a Folder / File
I am attempting to share a folder with a number of external parties and do not want each organization to know that the others have access to the same information. For example, if user A, B and C (all outside the team) have access to view a folder - can B see that A and C also have access?
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What is Dropbox?
Plz explain what is the main purpose of dropbox website or app.
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Can I access a shared link, if it has been blocked by someone?
I bought a video from someone. and she sent it to me on dropbox. but one day she blocked the link. how can I access the link again?
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"You have not joined this folder" on folders that I own
Hi. Some of my own shared folders read "You have not joined this folder" when I am the owner. Anybody any idea why this? Thank you.
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Cannot set password for shared links on PC
Hello. Recently I've noticed that I no longer have the ability to password protect shared links through the link settings on my PC. I'm still able to go onto the Dropbox website and add a password, but in the PC settings I can only provide access to "anyone with link" or "only people invited". This is occurring on my 2…
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Unable to Edit shared files on Linux
I am on Linux Mint 20.3 Cinnamon. Dropbox client v184.4.6543 Someone has shared a folder with me which is read only. Within this folder is a document that I have write permissions to. In linux I cannot edit this. If I try to change the permissions, they are immediately changed back to read-only. Thanks
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CORs error on forced download links
I am trying to request an obj file from a publicly shared link. The link is "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xh3vmyt9d74cl5cbhqgpm/Antigen.obj?rlkey=b4zcediso03wiuc96w3agm6rg&dl=1" Which successfully downloads if you go directly to it, but when I try to load it in my site, I get this error: `Access to fetch at…
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Dropbox link vs Transfer & Expiration of Transfer
We used to create and share a link to a Dropbox folder. Recently that was no longer possible and now when we share, it arrives as a "Dropbox Transfer." Now we receive notices of the transfer expiring. It's not really an issue, the files are used right away and it won't usually need extending. 1. Is the old link the new…
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Banned_member
Good morning, it's some day I received the error banned_member. I remove all strange files (some software I saved in dropbox) bur the error still remain. It was never happened in the last ten years of use. It's possible to recover the full operation in some way? Thanks in advance Riccardo T.
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Using personal account to share to profession acount
Im new to drop box. I have the free basic account which has 2GB of space. My employer is asking me to send files larger than 2GB. It is not letting me because the storage is full. I do not want to upgrade because it cost money. I was under the impression that I could send or drop files into their account for free. They…
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I can't see the Excel updates of my client
Right now, I'm working with a Client who uses Dropbox for her excel spreadsheets and I've never been a fan. She requires me to make changes in the Excel file she has in her Dropbox and I am doing just that. But whenever I make a change or she makes a change in the sheet, we both can't see each other's changes and that is…
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Dropbox Link Error
Hello! My company uses dropbox to share files and link things to excel sheets. A member our company recently left and after deleting her dropbox in our shared folder, the links she used and created lead to error codes.
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Share a folder only online and not have it synced on the desktop.
I am sharing a folder with the owner of the folder. I would like to share it only online, without downloading it on my computer (in order to save storage space on my computer). I read somewhere that I should click on the folder with the right mouse and select "online only", but by doing so I am not given this option. Does…
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"Anyone with link" permission not working, sending email to give permission.
A file I uploaded and set permissions to anyone with link isn't giving access, I have to grant permission through email, email says: ******@gmail.com wants to access your file "******." Share this file with xx to let them view it. Why?
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Subfolder Activity Tracking
Hello, I think it would be a great idea to be able to see the activity if a person opens a subfolder that you are sharing. It would allow companies to better understand how their dropbox is being used and would help them identify trends to better utilize their dropbox. Example: We have our ToolBox talks housed in a…
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Can't download files from an email link to MacBook Pro
I do not have a way to download a file that comes to me in an email link on my MacBook Pro; but, I can on my iPad. What setting/option that I need to select on my MacBook Pro to have the option to export the file to my computer?
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How to Open a file that was sent with url link
someone took pics for me and uploaded to dropbox for me to view; how do I find the pics? Bottom-line, I don't know how to access the pics
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Why are recipients of file requests prompted to sign in?
I recently created a "File Request" folder to allow trading partners to send us documents in lieu of faxing. However when users click a link they appear to be prompted to login with a username & PW I thought I recalled "outsiders" being able to send files without requiring a Dropbox account? Is there a way to upload a file…
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Can't see some documents loaded from other users
Another user has loaded several documents into a shared folder. I can see some of the documents but others are not there.
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Error with highlighting to comment on shared pdf
When I select text in the pdf, the select tool works fine, and the correct text is highlighted. When I then click on the add comment pop-up, however, the highlight shifts some characters to the right. Sometimes this isn't a problem, but sometimes it means that the highlight jumps whole words, sentences or paragraphs, so…