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Cannot display pdf (pdf cannot be open)
Hi! I`m getting this message when trying to download a file through the link: cannot display pdf (pdf cannot be open) , on my phone. And I did change 0 to 1. Also, other users can`t download the file. And, I don`t think it has to do with my phone apps, since I have no problem downloading files sent by others. Am I doing…
I have a question about the sharing approvals. Can you help?
I have been a Dropbox user for many years and have shared folders many times during that period. It used to be that when I shared a folder the recipient would recieve an email, click on the link and go right to the shared folder. But that changed a short while back. Now, whenever I share a folder, to ANYONE, when they…
Real or fake Dropbox link?
Hi, One customer sent me 3 attachments in this Droppox, there are buyer's enquiries and their company introduce. But it need to login with my correct email and password to enable view their file. I wonder it's phishing website. Please kindly check it [Removed as per Community Guidelines] Thanks Osman
No share.. option when right clicking
I am using the desk top version on my Mac. When I right click there have always been little dropbox icons with "share . . ." being the first one (see picture). Those are now gone when I right click and I can't share. How do I get them back? where did they go? ?
Can I sort my files in any other way except alphabetical?
how can i prevent db from sorting everything into alphabetical order, i want to share lists in the order that i put them in NOT aphabetical
Difference between share via url and transfer?
I was just wondering what exactly is the difference between share via url and transfer？In my mind, share files with others means that they can always get the latest version of your files as long as they are not kicked out, does that apply to share via url too? if not, what is the difference between transfer and share via…
How to unshare a file/folder in shared folder?
Hi, I have shared a project folder, but some files/folders in that folder shouldn´t be shared with others. How to ushare these files in shared folder? If I go to Share-File settings-Unshare file-Save-Everyone will be removed from this file. You’ll still keep a copy of this file in your Dropbox. Unshare...then nothing…
How to know who deleted files from shared folder?
Hi everyone! I have an access to shared folder. We (me and some users) used it for backups. We think one of users removed files from folder. As i see, when a totaly remove file from recycle bin, this files removes from "events" page. How can we check, who removed files from folder and ther totaly removed it from trash?…
Dropbox Folder Access "Only You"
I've uploaded documents into previously created folders that cannot be accessed by anyone other than me. In the file under "Members," it says "Only You." When I send the link, it is accessible, but when other users go into the folders, the uploads are not there. How can I allow others to see what I have uploaded? Do I need…
Sharing an app folder in 2021
Hello! Can you please tell me if there is a way to share the application folder in 2021? Or is it not even in the business account?
file request email not being sent
I create a file request and supply a valid email address. I get the message that I've created a new file request but the email requesting the file is not sent (or at least it is not received). I've sent requests to a second email address and it isd not received either. This is a new problem. Thanks for any help. Nancy
File request vs sharing link
I've looked through every post and question, but can't seem to find a definitive answer. I have a Dropbox account, but need to allow others to download photos to a specific folder in my account. Is File Request the only way I can do this, or can I simply send them a shared link to that folder? Either way, do they need to…
Sharing links - no access
I am sharing a folder and I have the share permissions set to "only people invited" and the link permissions to "only people invited have access". However, when I send the link to someone who has access to the folder, they are unable to open the folder, they are taken to a webpage that says "You don't have access. Ask the…
My images don't load on mobile
My images don't load on mobile when I visit my website that uses dropbox direct photo links. The desktop site works fine.
Unable to copy massive amount of files to Dropbox
Good morning! I am writing this discussion because, recently, I bought the Plus plan in order to have 2TB of space. My intent was to use these 2TB to backup one of my ****** disks, which approximately contains 900GB of files, and 1.2M of files. However, I cannot find a way to copy all these files to Dropbox. Using the…
What is the difference between Team Folder and Shared Workspace?
I'm using the standard work dropbox. I need to share a subfolder with external user B from within a shared folder shared with external user A. The shared folder currently sits outside of the Team Folder and Shared Workspace. When I try to share the subfolder it says I can only share a Link. Q1. If I move the shared folder…
Changed file name, but original file name is still associated with new file name
Hi. I originally created a file for an individual person, but as I started uploading new pictures for the rest of the team, I changed the file name to represent the team name. For example, the original file name was 'Bob' and the link was shared with Bob's mom. Once Bob's other teammates started playing, I changed the file…
PLEASE HELP ASAP!
There is someone that made a File “BabyImash” and is exposing nudity content of me on there! If you could Please take it down, that will be great Thank You! (:
How to get to someone's Dropbox?
I want to drop files on someone who told me: "My dropbox address is this email address; you can share them with me that way. Thanks" He did not send me an invite or a link. So, knowing his email address, how can I access his dropbox to drop the files?
Embeddable videos without the ability to download
Hi All, I am working with a Business account of dropbox with the ability to switch off downloads. We are an event company and so we integrate embeddable links into the back end of our event platform to play video content navigable through the event agenda. We are able to get the embeddable links by altering the '?dl=0' to…
New folder shown as "Untitled Folder" on server and no content in the folder is synced
When I make a new folder and add files to that folder, it only shows up as an empty folder with the title "Untitled Folder" on the server. Moreover, the Dropbox client is showing only older files under "Recently Changed Files". None of the files in the new folder is shown. Tried restarting the Dropbox client but to no…
embedded audio links *suddenly* stopped working
Hello all, I often embed dropbox-shared audio files (as well as other files) on my educational websites for students (copying the link, swapping in raw=1 instead of dl=0 at end, and inserting into suitable <iframe> part of html). These embedded audio connections suddenly stopped working at some point in the past couple…
Video file download issue
Having issue with downloading video files from shared link on Mac. Example: File size 5.35GB, downloads to completion, but Quicktime says unable to open file, file not compatible. Check file size is 944MB.
Not enough space to access folder
I have a basic (free) account with 5gb limit. Somehow, my main folder (unshared) was allowed to go beyond that to 7gb, and is now locked up with the message above. I have the obvious recourse of purchasing more space, and presumably, this will "unlock" my data. It's very strange that storage capacity be allowed to go…
Unable to attach as a file
I have been using Dropbox for several years now and up until last week I had 2 options when trying to send my files via email: attach as a file or upload a link. I no longer have the “attach a file” option. The people I work with do not use Dropbox and have no interest in the added steps to access the files I send. Please…
Android scratch folder disappeared
Hi, I have been using dropbox for a while to sync audiobooks between my pc & phone (S9+). After a phone restart today, the scratch folder & all files are missing. I tried redownloading the files & dropbox says it ha(green arrow) but I can't find them & still no scratch folder. I've tried restarting the phone, reinstalling…
discord bot intergation
so I'm working on a discord that send links and attaches to an embedded post but here it the problem, the link is used to preview the file in my case a gif so can someone help on how to get the url that shows just the gif
Share directory via command-line
Hello, I have Dropbox client installed on Fedora. Everything works as a charm, but I cannot find one function. I am not sure if it is available. I have list of dedicated directory names and emails in csv file like: user1;email1@gmail.com user2;email2@gmail.com ... I use bash script to create directory for every user*. But…
How Connie, a member of the Community, uses Dropbox
We love hearing how you, the Community members use Dropbox. Everyone has their own favorite features and little hacks, so we want to share some with you! Up first, we have Connie (@ConF2_0), a long time Dropbox Plus customer, member of the Dropbox Community, and avid Vault user. Connie sat down with Gavin, a member of our…
Shared pdf link from dropbox.
How can I send a pdf link that opens without the side bar? Bill Bass [email removed as per Community Guidelines]

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