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Restrict access to files in a common folder
My clients are accessing a fillable form on Dropbox and saving it to a separate folder. Is there a way to restrict those who save a folder so that others, who also save to this folder, can't read one another's forms?
Leave folder and keep files is a scarily hidden option - please fix this.
Often when a collaboration on a project is over I wish to leave a shared folder AND keep a copy of the files for myself. On older Dropbox there was an option to do this via the desktop app, this option has now disappeared from the context menu. It is still possible to do this via the dropbox website. One must click an 'x'…
Can't Share Files, Copyright
I don't use Dropbox very often. I only recently noticed one of my files had gotten a copyright strike from it, which was preventing me from sharing links with my friends. I removed the file flagged in the email, but my still can't share links with other people. This was first flagged over a year ago, and I only deleted the…
Possible perma-ban
I think my account is permanently banned from sharing links because I just started using dropbox again after years of no usage or just local file storage and when I wanted to share a folder today no-one could access the folder after seeing a 404 error. In the past (speaking of 6+ years ago) there were some .exe files…
How can I have people add files to a folder without it taking up their space?
Hi all, I am a team member on a business standard plan. I created a link to a folder that I want to share with others that are not team members. I want them to be able to add files to the folder, but when I create the link, it only allows for those with the link to view. There is not an option in the settings where I can…
"Only I can access" -- I can't seem to change this despite reading up on it?
I don't quite understand how to resolve this on my own. I've uploaded files from portfolio of mine with the intention of sharing them for an admission's requirement to a secondary school program. I received an email from their team stating that they didn't have access to the files. It's the first time I've used dropbox but…
I don't have permission to share a link to folder despite being the owner
I am a basic user and I have been sharing a link to a folder within my dropbox that has been working. It's stopped allowing access for an unknown reason (people with the link aren't able to view, says 'that didn't work for some reason' with a picture of a sad dog! I've tried deleting the view only link and recreating but…
image from python to a website
My Python program produces a .png image that I would like to post for viewing on a website. I understand I may be able to only post a link to the image, but actually posting the image is preferable. I'd like to post the image (or link) to a free website, such as Google Site. I think this is going to require an API, but I'm…
Creating a link and sharing problem
i can't seem to create a link to photos in the drop box folder i am using. instead of sharing just the photos when i copy the link to my email to share with others, the whole drop box screen including other files and folders shows up on the left side. i want to only share the photos in the folder. what am i doing wrong?
Sharing not working with Team members
Sharing between team members is not working. Another team member is trying to share a folder with me but it is not showing up in my user nor am I getting notifications that a folder was shared with me. Since I'm an admin I can see this team members activity and it shows that they shared the folder with my user. This same…
Wrong file in shared folder, dangerous!
I Created a new folder and files in it, and shared the folder. When they open a file, they see the contents of ANOTHER FILE. This is true both on their laptop and phone. And yes, they are opening the right file name. I watched. When I open the file, I see the correct file. I even created another new folder, copied files…
Can my files be viewed by others
I have shared a folder so anyone with the link can view it. Does that mean that all file within the folder can be viewed/downloaded ? That is what I want. Do I have to share each file in the folder individually? Under "Who can access" it says "only you" after each file name. Thank you,
Invitation to edit a folder
If I have been invited to edit a folder for a business, why does my free account tell me I need to upgrade my personal dropbox account? Isn't the business already paying for dropbox?
How to make a Dropbox file private but use it so people can upload content?
Is there a way to be able to have users upload files to a Dropbox folder without them being able to see what others have uploaded to said file, or would a single, private file have to be used for each individual?
No Longer Able to Create Shared Links
This afternoon, I was in Windows Explorer and tried as I have many times before to create a link to share a file. However, the option to create a link was no longer available. After restarting my computer and having the same experience, I logged in using my web browser and found that I couldn't create a shared link from…
Difficulty sharing Paper docs in Dropbox folders
I'm using Paper to collaborate with two other people. We each have separate Dropbox accounts. We have a shared Dropbox folder with sub-folders which we already use for other documents. The problem is that when I create a Paper and move it into our shared Dropbox folder, it doesn't seem to appear in the folder for my…
Using Drop Box as a Content Management Repository
Hello, I'm new to Drop Box and my company, so need to know if I can use Drop Box as a content management repository. I'll have multiple partners that I will want to set up to access select files - is this a good tool for that or should I use something else? For example: -I'll have a set of marketing materials to share:…
The link to my private files is public
Hello dear dropboxers I have a problem to see if you can help me. I just checked that the documents I have in a folder, if I copy that link to another computer without being logged in with the company account, I can access them. Please, what have I done wrong? What can I do to correct it?
Activity on shared folder
Good evening, I’ve looked beforehand but couldn’t see an answer for my question. Apologies if I have overseen it. I have a personal account on Dropbox and was wondering if there is a way to see the activity on a shared folder at all ? I have shared a folder with one person. This person knows about it and I assume that they…
Uploading and Sharing DCP Folder and Files for Film Screening error files not compatible
I'm trying to upload my DCP folder which includes folders and files of about 84GB. I have plenty of space, but Dropbox says some of the files are not compatible and will be skipped. Has anyone experienced this and/or tried to upload a DCP or larger folder and files. Thank you!
How can I export files from Dropbox to WhatsApp?
Why can’t i choose any audio files and send them directly via WhatsApp. Only link is created. Need urgent help how2do. Thanks again
Trying to have a link update with an updated folder with the same updated contents
Hi! I am working on a new commercial construction project and I have blasted out a Dropbox Transfer with the plans from August but we received new ones in January. I was under the impression that I could remove the old plans and add the new ones and it would update everyone that had viewed or downloaded the old ones. Is…
Access to share folder to a specific domain is restricted
I'm trying to share access of a folder to a specific domain. Tried from different accounts (Business and Personal) and different folders having the same result. I looked through all settings trying to find any option causing the issue but didn't find anything that helps.
Rename folder
Hello. I have renamed a shared folder, but it seems only I can see the new name. My colleagues see the old name. Is this a bug? Is it on purpose? It is very confusing that we don't know if we refer to the same folder. I was the owner of the folder when i renamed it.
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

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