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Can I open a link that has expired/has been deleted?
Hi Can I open a link that have expired/deleted?(over 7 years ago)
How to create pdfs, and tax documents and share them?
I am a total newcomer to Dropbox and am not a sophisticated user of this type of technology. I want to create pdfs of my tax documents and forward them to my accountant using an iPhone or iPad. Can anyone suggest an easy to understand tutorial or article to walk me through the process. Thanks.
Organizing Shared Folders
As a busy freelancer, I have different clients sharing folders with me all the time. This has gotten out of control for me. In DropBox, when a folder is shared with me, its dropped in my DropBox root. My question is... can I move shared folders in MY DropBox structure without messing up where the client has it saved on…
Dropbox Share Limit folder counts
Hello, I know that Dropbox Business has a 30,000 folder share limit. The question I have is if I share a top-level folder do all the below folders count in the share limit count? Example: Team Folder Sub Folder 1 <Sharing this folder to multiple people> Sub Sub Folder A Sub Sub Folder B 3 Sub Folder 1 Sub Sub Folder C…
Shared Folder Size
My friend shared a folder with me that has <1GB, but when I try to open it in my account, it says that the folder is too ****** (8GB) for my plan, and offers me upgrade plans. Do folders size actually multiply when shared?
Share files and folders with friends that do not have Dropbox
Hi, can I share files and folders with friends that do not have Dropbox? Or is it necessesary for my friends to have Dropbox in order to being able to download my shared files and folders? Thank you for helping me. Regards Affe
error 404 can't find file
Hi all, My recipients keep getting error 404 can't find file. I've tested myself in private window and getting the same problem. It works when I'm signed in. I've checked the link and it's current. I've checked settings and it's set to anyone with link can edit. Appreciate your help.
How can I cancel a tranfer I started?
I need to cancel a transer that I started and I don't know how. Dropbox says it expires in one day. I didn't want to transfer the document. I just wanted to make it available to someone who has DropBox.
Why can I no longer simply give others the link to a folder I want to share?
This has now become a confusing mess! I used to simply share a link to the folder I wanted to share, with those I wanted to be able to access it. Today, I set up a folder, put the files in it I wanted, then sent the link to one of people who needs to download what's in it. However, hours later I received a message from you…
Creating a website box
I want to create a dropbox page on my website for people to send me large files. Is there an upload widget?
I can't access a shared link I was sent
Hi, I want to ask why can not access this link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/23315lmnhjsa1yu/AABDJVQ3OItMbL8_ozkyqfyUa?dl=0 thanks
How can I create a read-only link to a folder?
The instructions at https://help.dropbox.com/share/create-and-share-link are unclear. When I attempt to create a link to a folder where I have access exclusively, the only option available is to copy link, and it says in the window where the link is given that the folder I am granting access to will have editing access. I…
You don’t have permission to create a link to this folder
I can't share folders, "You don’t have permission to create a link to this folder" keeps popping up. I waited a few days, still have the same problem, i ask for help
How do I receive large files from a Dropbox user without a paid account?
Hello, community! I have a paid Dropbox business account. Plenty of storage space, etc. I recently shared a folder with a colleague to exchange large video files, but she does not have a paid Dropbox account. So far, this means I can save video files and she can download them, but she keeps getting an error trying to…
Share link not working for the recipients, view only copy link. Never had this issue before.
I Share links roughly Once a month, rarely more, but have done so for about a year or so now and have never had an issue. This week the link I sent out came back with an issue. When I retried it, the recipients are saying it still isn't working. Unfortunately, I can't see what's not working, but I need this to be rectified…
Best set-up to collaborate on files in project folders
I'm a draftsperson and dropbox novice with a free dropbox account. I have been drafting for a designer for a few weeks who uses manages his entire project file structure in dropbox. He shares specific project dropbox folders with me so that I carry out work on project files he creates within the folders. The issues I have…
marking the files in dropbox
I would suggest that there should be a red flag when a new unopened document arrives to a folder in dropbox. This will allow a user to go directly to the folders that have new documents and unseen. I also suggest to give the option to mark see or unseen in case it needs to be left for someone else to review Regards Ayman
I am not able to share a link on an "App" folder, why?
I am at my wits end!!!!! I have been sharing a link to an app folder for years. The folder identifies that a "shared link is available." Yet, I can't seem to get a link that my new bookkeeper can use without her having to log into my Dropbox account. I am using the Chrome browser on Mac OS v 13.2. When I control click on…
How do I recover deleted shared folder? It not in deleted files. I am not the owner of the folder.
How do I recover deleted shared folder? It not in deleted files. I am not the owner of the folder.
Joining a shared folder moved everything!
I was recently invited to join a client's dropbox folder, to have access to their files. In doing so - I clearly made a wrong selection as now MY entire dropbox is in THEIR dropbox. I'm trying to figure out the best way to remove everything! When I log in to my account, it takes me directly to theirs - i'm guessing I did…
How can I determine the many people who have access to folders?
How can I determine the many people who have access to folders? it's kinda broad now, and an organization laptop has stored my DB PW on it. Need to remove access, but don't know where the parent file is. I just wanna see a list of files with names of people with access, or a list of people with names of folders/files to…
Dropbox web interface - Copy Link function now changing folder icon to shared?
I've noticed this week that simply choosing "Copy Link", not "Share" on a folder is now giving the folder a shared icon. These folders have never been shared in the traditional way, so there are no options to "Unshare" them. I have generated/copied links for other folders which were added last month, and they show the…
Problem with generating Dropbox link
I'm using regular Dropbox plan which is free. Previously i can share Dropbox link multiple times but from the past 2 month, I couldnt create the link and everytime i click the copy link button, it says “Unable to generate link Something went wrong, and we weren't able to create a shared link.” Can someone explain to me?
Folder updates in progress — please try again later.
I can't share the folder because of this warning: Folder updates in progress please try again later.
Allow users to download files, but not save changes to the original folder
Hi, I want to share a folder with excel docs, images, etc.. I want the recipients to be able to download the data, but I don't want them to make changes and save to the original dropbox folder I shared. How do I do this? The sharing rules in dropbox help pointed me to my overall account settings, but that's not what I…
How to change the file name, when using a File Request?
I belong to a photo club that has us send submissions to their dropbox file. I use an iPhone and want to be able to submit a photo. How do I put in the name of the photo in place of that long file name that shows up.
Shared Folder Icon showing but no sharing details available
Using latest updated version of Win 10 as at Sep 2021. Firefox updated & latest version of browser as at same date. Using web version of Dropbox. Using the left pane 'Shared' I notice some folders appear to be shared with others. Some of the folders are clearly shared properly, and I can see on the Right Hand pane which…
Why can't I share a link to a file I uploaded from Google Drive?
I uploaded a file from Google Drive. Why can't I create a share link? Do I need to upgrade for this feature? It tells me I don't have permissions. It let's me create a link for whole Google drive uploads, but not for a single file.
Scrolling through photos (next/previous) in a shared folder on mobile
When I share a link to a folder containing photos with others (https://www.dropbox.com/...?dl=0), I want people to be able to view (and optionally also download if they wish) the photos in that folder via dropbox.com in a web browser, whether they have a Dropbox account or not. If they access that link by either clicking…
Do Dropbox Transfer links stop working when you delete the original file?
I'm trying to clean up some files in my Dropbox. If I move a file that I have shared via a Dropbox Transfer link, does it break the link, making it no longer accessible via the Dropbox Transfer link I shared?

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