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Account Public Links Suspended Due To Excessive Traffic
1) How do I know how much traffic my links are generating. I didn't even know this was a thing, but I have a Dropbox account with 50+ GB of storage and routinely use it to share digital assets with collaborators. In this case I uploaded about 10gb worth of raw footage for a VFX artist to download. I have other people who…
File sharing and invites to view/edit folders
Hello all, I'm new to the Dropbox space and have a question because I'm SO confused! I have a client who invited me to view folders and also to edit the folders. Does this affect my personal Dropbox account and how much space I have? I have a free account right now and would need to upgrade to view everything my client…
Can I change the ownership of a shared folder I don't own?
I belong to a group where the original owner has left ( as in died ), i am an editor in this group. Is there anyway we can get the ownwership changed - obviously we cannot ask the original owner to transfer ownwership.
Download Link
Hello. I just moved from the old Dropbox to this new set up. So far so good, I managed to upload the file I want to share today without a problem. And I got the Link for it. On the old dropbox, at that point, there was another step between this, and letting someone download a file that I sent him the Link for... That has…
I'm not able to share a link with 'can edit' permissions
Why doesn't the following from dropbox help actually work? View is only option...there is no way to select can edit. Why put out false information in help??? Create and share a Dropbox link with edit access If you’re on a Dropbox Basic, Professional, or Plus account, you can give other Dropbox users edit access to your…
Can anyone tell me what this means? Google search no help
“Path_from_sf” Is it shared file or shared folder? Is it shorthand code? I cannot seem to locate any other uses of this. Thanks
Sending files with JPEG files extension
When someone sends a jpg file from a Mac using a jpeg file extension, it’s not forwarded send to my Dropbox. If I change the extension to jpg, I get the file. Why do a this happen?
Does shared file/folder path give access to other files/folders not included in shared folder
The path below is a shared folder from me to a group who share access to other folders. Does sharing this folder give access to any other folders beyond the shared folder? This is not a business teams account. Specific to this path line Am I giving anyone access to the Bevans Folder, here? (file obj id":…
Using dropbox as server for website
Good day, We are building a website (www.guerrilla-exhaust.com). And we are using Dropbox as a server for our pictures. Now everything worked perfect for a couple of days, but today all our pictures became invinsible. Example go to producten->auto->Audi->A1-S1 and you can see the little icon telling there used to be…
Sharing folders to instagram users
Before today I was able to share a link directly to an Instagram user. Now I'm getting this link for editing and link for viewing and not able to share. How do I fix it?
Unable To Create Share Link To File
I uploaded a new file to an existing folder. The other files in the folder allow me to create a share link, but the new one gives me this error: "Couldn't copy the link. You don't have permission to create a link to this content." I am the sole owner and user of this account. What's the problem, and why is there no way to…
Customize SEO Image of password-protected files or folders
Hello, I embed through links various files I need to share with my clients. Some of my links lead to folders, and others, to mere single files. All are password-protected because I don't want clients who aren't concerned to be able to access them and I also want to help combat copyright violations. Mind you, I do…
is it possible to use a dropbox link to view a pdf file from the SMS messaging app of cell phones?
I put a pdf file in the public folder in Dropbox, copied the link and send it as a SMS message using a phone with Android 11. When I and also the recipient who is using Android 9 open the link it looks like a PDF viewer is trying to open the file but it only shows a brief message saying: (Cannot display PDF "name of file"…
Activity log for when a user views a folder (and not just a file)
Currently Dropbox has a major limitation in that the Activity log only records when a user deletes, moves, adds etc a shared folder. It does record when someone views a file, but not a folder. Dropbox needs to ensure the activity log records when someone views a shared folder (including date and time). I am shocked to…
Creating and upload link to share with all my Clients
I'm looking to create one upload link that I can use to share with my clients and embed into my website. But, they cant have access to the file so they can see other client files. They should only be able to upload, not view the files in the file. They also need to be able to upload about 70 photos, and project plans (some…
Syncing a file like a mirror between two folders.
Good morning, I like to place a file inside a specific dropbox folder for my directors to look. Now this same file I like to be on a separate folder were all my work space is being held. So that, the directors dont hace tu surf through all my files tk get to that one, and i have the same file on a golder were me team and I…
Folder shared for editing but when logged in I have no access
Hi I was invited to join a new group and a common folder has been shared for editing with me. But when I login with my existing Dropbox account connected to the same mail address as I received the shared folder invite, I can't access the shared folder when clicking the "Add to Dropbox" button, I get a message that I "You…
Excel collaboration with same account on multiple devices
Hello. We have one account with the maximum devices - 3. And we want to use the excel dropbox badge to turn red with lock when another one is editing the file. It doesn't work right now, we are editing at the same time from 2 different devices on same account and no lock is shown to collaborate.
"copy dropbox link" missing or replaced with "send with transfer"?
The main thing I use Dropbox for "copy dropbox link" is no longer appearing when I right click on a file in Windows Explorer. I've tried what all the other "missing copy dropbox link" articles have suggested (unlink/relink the computer, restart the dropbox application, restart Windows Explorer from the task manager,…
Blind File upload and then team review
Hi! We run an annual Rotary scholarship program. We need a portal where more than 100 scholarship applicants can upload pdf, doc, and video files without having to "create an account" or login. No person uploading should see the files of other persons who uploaded. THEN, the files should be available for viewing by approx…
Unshare a Folder
I want to share a folder, but can't do so, since I have shared subfolder, so I proceeded and unshared all the subfolders (by deleting all the other members of these subfolders) and I did the same with share files, but still am unable to share the main folder. I check and saw that even though, there is only one member for…
Renaming Files, but new name doesnt sync
Hi, I have renamed all my files but the new name is not synced on the other end to everyone who I have shared the files with, it still shows the old file name. Ive even tried removing their access and then sharing the folder with the new renamed title. Any suggestions? Cheers
Shared folder and deleted the file. Will the other user be notified?
Hello. I shared a folder with a user but now i have deleted the file.Will the user with whom i shared be notified? Please answer me thank you
Getting an error every time I try to open a shared link.
Someone shared a folder with me before but every time that person shares a link from that folder, I get an error message even though that particular file can be found within that shared folder. Why is that? How can I access that link?
Does the daily bandwidth limit apply to streaming playback?
If I subscribe to the Standard plan, does the daily bandwidth (1TB) include streaming playback even if I share or stream video files?
what bandwidth quota do i have as a PLUS user? upload/download limit?
i just bought PLUS and i was wondering what bandwidth quota do i have as a PLUS user? upload/download limit? in other words how much is the limit for data transfer downloading or uploading for me? right now for example i am uploading a file of 320GB willi be able to upload it all? is bandwidth quota renew every month?…
Recipient of shared link cannot access the folder
I have a free account. I want to share a link to a folder. Dropbox allows me to create the share link. When I send the link to a friend, he gets the message You don't have access You can ask the person who shared the link to invite you directly. Does the other person need to have a dropbox account? I simply want to share…
File Request - maximum folder size (profesional dropbox account)
Based on the link below https://help.dropbox.com/share/create-file-request It stated * Customers on Dropbox Professional, Standard, Advanced, and Enterprise can accept files up to 50 GB in size. I repeat the above statement again, "can accept FILES up to 50GB in size" Can i reconfirm when i request file: 1) I assume the…
sharing only part of pdf
I am a contractor and have pdf's that include multiple pages. I would like to only select certain pages of the pdf for sharing to certain subcontractors rather than the complete set. Is this possible?
Why are my files being directed to upgrade their accounts when I share files with them?
I regularly have clients tell me that they cannot view the files I have sent to them because their Dropbox account doesn't have enough space and that they are being directed to upgrade their accounts by buying more storage space. Not understanding why this is happening to them I usually use WeTransfer to send the files and…

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