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Dropbox backup lost functionality or is it somewhere else?
I can't find the "Copy shared link" action that I used before, it doesn't enable that option. With the files that are in dropbox.com/home I have no problem, they do allow link sharing, but with those that are in dropbox.com/backups it only gives me the Delete and version history option. Is there any new way to…
How to delete a file someone shared with me
I don't have much space on my dropbox left, I am going to upgrade, but also an ex shared an album with me like 3 years ago & now i can't delete it... Does anybody know how?
Why does a dl.dropboxusercontent.com download link behave differently?
A friend and I share mp3 files through dropbox though I use dropbox.cm and he uses dl.dropboxusercontent.com. The link I send him looks and behaves differently than the one he sends me. He gets a button to download the file while his link opens Windows Media Player and I must go through a few more steps to download the…
All people can upload files with the link
Hi Community I have one question: I was on a wedding and I want to create one folder where everyone can upload their pictures and videos in one place. Does everyone needs a Dropbox account to upload their pictures and videos in my folder? Or is it possible to do uploads without any dropbox account and only with one link?…
Upload but not view other files
Hello, Is there a way for me to share a folder for people to upload their file but not view the other uploads in the same file? Thanks
This folder can only be shared as a link - why?
I'm trying to share a folder when I get a "this folder can only be shared as a link" message. Why?
Only the initial video fragment is shared. What could be the problem?
The video(*.mp4) saved in Dropbox is slightly over 1 hour. However, only the initial video fragment (15 min) is shared. It is true for both the shared file and the shared link. What could be the problem?
How to use a shared link?
I don't have a paid account, and I really can't afford one. I would like to send a link to prospective buyers of assorted art works that are photographed and in a Dropbox folder. I've managed to upload the photographs into the folder, but how do I open it up so that more than just me can open the folder and view the…
Creating shared folder as upload only
Hi, I am curious if there is a way to create a folder that is "UPLOAD ONLY" to allow clients to upload videos to a folder, but not view the contents of the folder. Anyone found a solution for this?
Automatic links from hundreds of imaes
Hello: I know this is already possible in my Drive. Are we going to be able to create hundreds of hyperlinks of our images (fiels) stored in a folder so I can add them to my Excel sheet that I need to set up my store with Whoocommerce. I can not manually seach the link of all the files I have (thousands). It would take me…
Accessing an Organization's Account
I have been given links to get into an account for which I serve on the Board of Directors. Each time I click the link, I am taken to my own Dropbox account, not the account of the organization. I log out of my account, click on the link I have been provided, then go straight into my own account again. I need to get into…
Storage nightmares to avoid this Halloween
The Spooky season has officially arrived and we want to make sure the only fright you get this year comes in the shape of some awesomely dressed trick or treaters rapping, rapping at your door. We’ve noticed a few headaches pop up in the Community over the last year so we’ve gone all Frankenstein and built a monstrous list…
Shared team folder not displaying on desktop
Hello. I have tried all the suggested solutions via the help centre. When admin sent the link it came as an invite to edit > go to folder, I clicked the link which takes me to dropbox via my browser, but there is no add to dropbox option that I recall from other shared folders. I have full access online via my browser, but…
CSV Files
Hello, I am not tech savvy and unsure where to start. I need to upload a CSV file for stock items in my store that includes images, but I also have a separate image CSV file for these products. Before I sign up, I’ve been told I need Dropbox to upload the files and then create a new CSV one that includes the stock items…
removing member from my account
A member who shares my files has an email address that is no longer valid. How do I remove it or how does she remove it? She shares the files through another email address which does work. I have a basic account and cannot see a way of doing it. Any help will be appreciated.
Sharing files from a friend is filling my DropBox account! How do I stop that?
A friend of mine is collecting a series of lectures, as audio files. He's asked me to listen and then have a discussion with him about each file. I just got a notice from DropBox that I'm running out of room in MY account. What are we doing wrong? Why should my account be filling?
What happens to currently shared files when changing "default access for shared links"
Hey all, We're on Dropbox Business and our "default access for shared links" is currently set to "anyone with a link". We'd like to update this to "Team Members". When we make this update, will it affect any files that were previously shared with the "anyone with a link" option? Or is it just the default setting going…
How to stop upload in a shared folder
Hello. I created my first shared folder today. Then I started uploading a folder of picturess onto it. However I thought I would have time to review each photo before it was shared. Too late, over 70 were shared out of 700! I only wanted to share a handful out of the origin folder. And since I didn't know how to stop it, I…
Why do shared folders take up my own account's space?
I'm working for someone who has a dropbox pro acocunt unlimited account. However, it won't let me upload to his dropbox because I have a free account and limited storage. I work for lots of people I can't join every storage solution out there. He has paid for pro, I should be able to upload to it and it should not count as…
How do I change the location on my computer for a folder that someone shared with me?
The listed locations in selective sync are checkboxes. How do I specify the local location (outside normal dropbox) for a folder that was shared with me? Also since the folder was shared with me from someone who pays for storage, will this go against their storage plan or mine?
Limiting access to a file in a shared folder
We have a company folder and in the folder are many files. Can I limit one users access to one of the files (not the whole folder, just 1 file) and if so how?
embedding links into microsoft word documents
I am new to drop box and giving it a test run for work so forgive me if this is a newbie question.... I would like to create a document in word that has multiple links in it to other word or PDF documents. In this way, I can have a document that is clear and simple, but we will be able to easily access detailed information…
Dropbox folder not syncing
Hi, We use dropbox in our company and we share one folder with some workers using MAC computers. The problem is, one of these people is able to see the folder on her dropbox, but when right clicking there is no option to "online-only", so it just syncs when she gets in to the office. but still no option to keep the folder…
Sharing a video with a group
I want to share a video with a group of about 20 people (a community chorus). Do I need to enter each one with a separate link or can I send one, copy the link, and just send the same link to all 20? NPick672
Connect Samsung Notes to Dropbox
As simple as that. From Samsung notes you can upload pdf files from either OneDrive and Google Drive not from Dropbox
Sharing files without being charged for a new member of my Team
I'm a long term DB user and currently have a Business standard account Today would share access with rights to edit a file with a friend, who has a free account But I was then asked to add this person to my team and was thereby charged for adding a new full member of my Business account That seems insane - can someone…
Expired link
I sent an attachment last year and am trying to print it now but it states “This link has expired”, as the sender how can I reactivate or extend the expiration date as I do not show anything in the shared link. I just created the account today to fix it using the same email it was sent from and I do not see it. Help!!
Why can't I add more than 2GB of shared content to my account?
Dear community, A friend of mine has shared a dropbox folder with me and he is paying to have 2TB of storage. However, we thought that when he shares the folder with me I am also allowed to upload more then 2GB of data into the shared folder (since it belongs to him), however, this does not seem to be the case I cannot…
Removing member from folder problem
Hi all, I’m trying to remove a member from a sensitive folder who has left the organisation. However when I try to remove them I get a message saying - ‘Member Still Has Access. The member has still got access through a parent folder’ Any ideas how we get around this please?
How to keep comments between versions?
Hello, I'd like to know if there is any option to keep comments between versions. I use to share images (web designs) with my clients. They add comments in these files so we can have a collaborative review of each design. After each review, I make changes and I update the files, so a new version is created. However, the…

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