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Dropbox synchronization not working with colleagues
I have a problem, some of the people I work with use the dropbox application on a computer, I use the website. When I change something in dropbox or add new folders, they don't see it in their desktop app, what could be the problem here? They use and save everything on their OneDrive, and I am logged in on mine, but I also…
Sharing a folder link without them being able to see all the folders.
I have a main folder for my clients. I want to be able to share their individual folders with them without them being able to see other client's folders. When i test it, the test allows them to not only see their folder but to see the entire Dropbox main folder.
Link disabled
I have an archive for my club. I created a general link to make it accessible to all members. I passed on the link on the Bank Holiday only to find it comes up with Link Disabled. When I try to create a new link it provides the same link. My files have also stopped syncing although I have space.
Automatic file transfer
Dear Dropbox-Community, my name is David. I'm new here and I hope that I can learn from you 🙂 Due to a family celebration, I wanted to set up a photo transfer, so that all family members can share pics with each other. So I made a subscription for the 'professional' version of Dropbox. Then I have set up two folders: 1. A…
Broken / Incorrect link
Hello, support. I ran into a problem that I can't get to this link. I have to get to enter the password, but the link is not there. Are there any mistakes in it? https://www.dropbox.com/sh/mdm7n1895mkhqbl/AAByWCM7PPnTR1zB30lmOV3ca?dl=0
Sync history issues
I am currently sharing various folders with my colleague. Until a few days ago, I could check files shared by other people in real time in the [Activity]-[Shared] list. However, the currently synchronized file list is frozen 4 days ago. Looking at the notification below <Your files are up to date>, there seems to be no…
How can someone send me some files to my Dropbox?
Can someone please help simplify something for me? I am retired but still have work from my former employer as an independent contractor. That work consists of transcribing interviews that they perform. I have paid for Dropbox for years from another independent business but haven't used it in a long time. How can my former…
How do I automatically create a file in a folder when a file is created in another specific folder?
Let's say I create a new file in a folder, call it Folder A, on my personal account. Whenever a new file appears in Folder A, I want that file copied to Folder B on my friend's account. Can this be done with Teams or another way? It seems like a simple program to do.
Wrong shared folder owner, how to change it?
Hello, I am new in the forum (not to Dropbox 😉 ) and have noticed a strange phenomenon: In my Dropbox [personal information removed per the Community's Guidelines] I have added my father - 99 years old! - as a member, so that he could download a movie made by me. Now he is shown as owner of the box and i am only rw user.…
My links aren't accessible anymore.
Hallo, I created document links in a public file. These links are not accessible more. Is it possible that de links are changed?
Transferring data’s from Onedrive
Is there any way which we can transfer the datas, contents and files stored in my Onedrive account to my new dropbox account. I was planing to shift the service from Onedrive to dropbox. Also will the files and data’s be the same how it was in Onedrive? Like in same manner as folders and sub folders with same file name.…
What type of content am I allowed to upload in Dropbox?
I wanted to know what type of datas are not allowed to store in dropbox. I was planing to take subscription, but i wanted to know the rules of dropbox and not to violate it. Particularly, i am planing to store my personal photos and videos, also there will be a chance of storing 18+ including nudity, ****** and thats it…
Can I share file with specific individuals not in my team?
Excuse me - newbie to DropBox and a recent convert from Google Drive. I'm sure this question has been asked before but I want to share a file in edit mode with only specific individuals (i.e. email addresses). I don't want just ANYONE who has the link to have access. These individuals are a supplier company to us who may…
Link required login, logged in and link no longer works.
I received a link to view and edit a folder. I clicked on the link and was prompted to log in. After doing so (with a new dropbox account on the same email I have previously registered with...), clicking the link returns the following: "Invalid Link This link isn't quite right Usually this happens when the link wasn't…
Shared files between two accounts are different
My coworker has her own personal Dropbox account. I have my own personal Dropbox account. Somehow we can't seem to get the same files on both accounts. I have sent her multiple invites via emails and granted permission for her to access my files, but she keeps getting stuck in obsolete files on her account instead of new…
How to send a file to a friend?
I do not use Dropbox very often. It used to be very simple: 1. upload file 2. click to send a message to recipient and designate uploaded file for the recipient 3. enter recipient's eMail address, type brief message and hit SEND. The recipient would receive the message with a URL with instructions on how to download the…
Prevent top-level folder creation banned for members.
Is there a way to set permissions so only Administrators can create folders at the Root Folder Level? Two days into the business account, team members are already adding folders that shouldn't be there.
Error 500 when opening shared link
I shared a link with a coworker. When they clicked the link, they got this message with a purple dart board image. "Error (500) Something went wrong. Don't worry, your files are still safe, and the Dropbox team has been notified. Check out our Status Page to see if there is a known incident, our Help Center and forums for…
How to mirror local files using Dropbox?
Hey everyone, I'm scouting the internet about something I've tried and google in different languages. Unfortunately, I don't get a 100% answer, so my question is... How can I synchronize the whole computer with all your "computers"? IOW. How to mirror your computer with a laptop, or even two computers? I am talking about a…
Will the shared files be deleted on all user's accounts, if the owner deletes their account?
Will the shared files be deleted on all user accounts if one user who shared files closes their account?
Uploading an updated file to keep the shared link active?
A week ago I uploaded a powerpoint file into dropbox. Today I updated that file. If I upload today's file into Dropbox with the same filename, will it replace the first file? Assuming so, will the link remain the same? Your advice will be appreciated. Peter
Direct access to an .mp3 with the use of a code.
Is it possible to get direct access to an .mp3 file so that it can be linked to my website and then "played" using a simple HTML code that creates an audio player and plays the file in question?
Unable to download files from shared link; always shows "incorrect email or password"
Hi Friend. My client share a link and I want to download the shared files. But after I enter the password on the download file page, it always shows that the password is wrong. Even if I confirm the password is correct. Btw, When I click "create an account" and "forgotten your password?" nothing happens. The file is about…
Deleted account but pictures still available through shared links
Hi. Hi there, I had my pictures uploaded to the dropbox site by my photographer. Unfortunately my photographer has stated he has deleted his Dropbox account. However my pictures are still readily available for anybody to access. I would like to withdraw all permissions for my photos to be stored on these dropbox link. Can…
Share Links are NOT Working - Recipients receiving 404 message on their end from my Free Account.
Hello - my Share-Links are not working properly. They only work sometimes, and other times not. My recipients are receiving 404 messages after I create and send them a Dropbox folder share-link. I've had multiple people take a look to troubleshoot, and it all appears to be on dropbox side. Also, I work in tech, so pretty…
How can I avoid complex image sharing links?
Hi I use Dropbox as a source for importing files to a website, and for almost all files that works fine. For a few, though, the "share" link becomes verey long and complex, and the image doesn't come through. - Works: link removed - Does not work: link removed I can handle the ?dl=0 (or ?dl=1) with a search/replace if…
MOVING / ORGANIZING SHARED FOLDERS
Dear Community, I have a question about "shared folders". If someone shares a folder with me and I join that folder, is it possible to move/rename other folders (sub-folders) within the shared folder into my folders without changing anything for the owner of the original folder? I have my own system and structure and would…
Running low on Dropbox space, just need to view shared folder item on iOS
I am using an Apple phone. My Dropbox storage is almost full. I only wish to view a shared folder. But every time I click the file, it takes me to an option to join a plan that increases my storage. I am able to bypass this on the iPad which allows to ‘view’ only. How do I do the same on the phone?
I cannot access a shared folder anymore. Link is broken.
Please help! I've had access to a folder shared with me for years, but all of a sudden, when I click to view the contents of the folder, it says that the link is broken. No changes have been made by the owner of the folder and all other members don't have any issues. Same issue on laptop and mobile device. This is a very…
Hotlink allowed? Is it allowed to embed a dropbox audio file in a wordpress audio player?
Hi guys, is it allowed to embed a file that is hosted on dropbox to an audio player in wordpress? Or does Dropbox have any registrations with hotlinks? Thank you for your help. Best regards

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