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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?
Right click on files, doesn't show offline-only settings
We have 6 team members who are using Dropbox and can edit, share etc files and folders but one of my team member having trouble to access these files. Make offline-only / online only not showing while right click to any of the folder.
Is it possible to turn off notifications for new documents shared with me?
I would like to turn off notifications when a new Paper document is shared with me. Is this possible?
When I copy links to use, they no longer work. It comes up without the proper files.
When i try to copy links now, they no longer work. It comes up with an error message saying it wasn't copied correctly. I am doing the process as always, but for some reason it's not working now. Help!
Create public URL for recording to enter songwriting contest
I'm entering a songwriting contest online and I need to create a public URL for each song to paste into the entry form. I've copied Dropbox links to the songs and pasted them, but when I hover the cursor over the link on the entry form, it does nothing. It only works if I manually highlight the link and right-click it,…
Share one file with multiple passwords
Good morning all, In general, I have a file that I want to share, however need the file to be password protected for download. Specifically I have ONE file, that I would like for multiple people to download (lets say 10 different people), and need to have a different password for each person to download. Is that possible,…
Sharing error
When I share a 47 minute recording the recipient only gets 30 minutes. This happened with three different recipients. It is something new. I have shared 45 minute sermons before without this error.
Can't find my team members in a Paper document
I have just upgraded to add 2 members to my team on my Dropbox account. I have shared specific folders with them and they appear in my team memebrs list in the admin console. However, I cannot find them in my Dropbox Paper document when I'm trying to assign a task. When I tried to tag them in the document, I was only able…

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