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DELETING SHARED FOLDER FROM DESKTOP
Hello! I have a shared dropbox folder from an old ****** that is taking up lots of space on my computer. I think I sent the request to delete my access though I am not 100% positive. But I did delete the drop box app completely from my computer and sign out of that account everywhere online. I just want to confirm that I…
My shared link gives a 404 error when I try opening it in a private window. Why is that?
Hello When i copy a link to a shared file and insert it in my browser, it works just fine. But if i go to "Private Mode" it says "Error" 404.. How to fix that?
Unable to transfer files
I've been having difficulty with transferring files from my old laptop to the current one I have now. Whenever I try to transfer my files, a pop-up shows up on the bottom of my screen; saying that it was "Unable to create transfer". I have transferred folders with Dropbox before, so I'm unsure why this is happening now.
Shared folder only available online, not on desktop
Hi! I have a shared folder with a collaborator. I can access this folder when I log into the website, but it does not appear on my desktop no matter what I do. I've tried rebooting, synching, and checking the permissions. Every time, it appears in my folders online but again not on my desktop. Would love any advice or…
Cannot let others download my folder: "The zip file is too large."
When I share the link to a folder to a colleague, he cannot download the folder because DropBox says "The zip file is too large." I have read [here](https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Dropbox-files-folders/How-to-download-large-files-and-folders-from-Dropbox/td-p/220123) and in order for it to be dowloadable a folder must be…
Missing "Copy Dropbox link" from the drop-down menu on Mac.
Hi! For years now I have used the right click - copy drop box link to allow people to download files from my dropbox. All of sudden in the past couple weeks that option is no longer available in that drop down mwnu. Drop Box app is running, and the app logo is present at the top of my desktop. I have unlinked and re-linked…
Access to "Folder" is limited
In the last day or so, I have started to get this error message whenever I try and move a local file: "Access to "Folder" is imited We'll keep access to file.tmp the same. Add people to FOLDER too if you want them to have access to anything else in it. How to Manage acess." Dropbox box then gives me a option to Cancel or…
File Requests - Multiple Files at a time
When sending a File Request it seems on Android that you can only select one file at the time. Is this a bug? I've tested it on Multiple Android phones and it's the same on all 3 I've checked. On iOS/Desktop you can easily select multiple files and upload them all at once via the request. But with Android you click 'Choose…
Can I see the history of messages sent when I shared files or folders?
Is there any way to get the history of messages that were sent from Dropbox? I want to revert to previous emails for information.
.PNGs not visible in Dropbox photos tab
Hello Dropbox Forum! Whenever I try uploading a .png to Dropbox it doesn't show up in the photos tab (dropbox.com/photos). At first I thought this was due to Dropbox not finding any date in the file (PNGs do lack exif support). However, after trying to both change the filename to the date (using format yyyy-mm-dd hh.mm.ss)…
Cannot upload files on Slack
Since I recently upgraded to Dropbox for Business, I can no longer upload files on Slack. I have enabled the Dropbox integration on Slack a while ago. On the Slack desktop app, it recognises Dropbox and allows me to identify the file I want to share. But when I click on the file, I get an error message
Trying to create Zip files in Dropbox
Hello, I am trying to put some of my files in a zip folder. I don't know how dropbox helps with this.
Integrating Dropbox on the website
Hello everyone, I want to integrate dropbox into my website that is on hubspot. The idea is to give visitors a personalized experience when uploading folders on the website. They would go on the webpage and there is a CTA button titled 'Upload folder' or it can be a form with a option to 'upload folder'. And then that…
When I download files to my computer, the sound becomes corrupted?
Hey, I am on a MacBook Pro running macOS Mojave. I have audio files shared with me that sound uncorrupted when listedned to via the dropbox.com When I download the files to my mac via driect download they become corrupted (changes sound of files). I have tried downlading on Google Chrome, Safari, Download All, and…
Notification to person who shared with me if I remove myself?
Hello, my query is this: If someone else shared a folder with me and I wish to no longer have access to that folder, will the person that shared it with me receive a notification if I remove my access to the folder?
sharing files and folders with non team members
Greetings to all, Using a business standard account, I would like to create different spaces to share files and folders with specific team members as well as non-members. Typically: Top-level ----> sharedspace1 (john, peter, mary, teammember1) ----> sharedspace2 (jane, peter, teammember1, teammember2) ----> sharedspace3…
Is there a way to collaborate on shared files in real time to avoid conflicted copies?
I share my dropbox files with other users for work. I my co-worker has a document open and changes the file at the same time I have it open it creates another copy of that file. Can I upgrade where if we are both accessing the file it will automatically update?
Couldn't Copy Link Error
When I right click on a saved jpg in my Dropbox Folder in Windows Explorer and select "Copy Dropbox Link" I get an error message saying" Couldn't Cop Link - You don't have permission to create a link to this content". I have been doing this successfully everyday for the last 10 months or more. Why is this now all of a…
Dropbox downloads are saying download failed.
I am not technical. If I click it, it is supposed to work. Anyway, these are links to dropbox files from book authors and other people are downloading them just fine. I checked and I am nowhere close to having a full drop box. Basically, I click the link. It takes me to the dropbox file. I click the download arrow on the…
Can edit option does not appear when sharing file
When I attempt to share a file. The only access option I have is view only. Where is the can edit option. The recipient has a regular Dropbox account.
How can I change the font size in my Dropbox folder?
How do I change a font size in my drop box folder? I want to print a proposal on one page
I'd like to see files that users copy locally - is there a way to report on this?
We use DropBox for our work and have a distributed base of uses that need access to our files. However, as this is our IP, we'd like to be more confident things aren't copied locally. We know that this is possible, and may be practical for some work, but the point is that if someone has copied a great deal of our IP to…
Shared link is not updated
Hi, I have a basic dropbox account. My teacher sent a dropbox link to all students. When I open the link it opens my dropbox in Chrome. When I click 'save to dropbox' the folder is added to my dropbox. So far so good. However, when the teacher adds a new file to the folder, I do not see this file in my dropbox. The other…
Can I see the IP address of someone I have shared a file with
Is there a way to see when a shared file was accessed and the IP address of the perosn who accessed it?
Can not overwrite file in DropBox
We use DropBox and used to be able to overwrite old versions. That is no longer possible. I am on a Mac 10.13. Did the "replace" option go away?
Swann Security Systems & Dropbox
Hi ALL After purchasing a complete Security System from Swann, part of the setup process recommended I open a Dropbox account to add a Cloud Upload feature for backup purposes etc. After the installation was complete, I followed their suggestion and signed up initially with the Free 2 GB Option. I have had no issues at all…
Fake activity?
Yesterday I uploaded a movie file to Dropbox for some friends to download. Immediately after, I decided to check from a browser that wasn't logged in, to see what it would look like for them if they didn't have a Dropbox account. I was shocked to discover, under “Activity”: “Patricia Johnson downloaded this file” and…
"check your internet connection and try again" When trying to share a file?
Trying to share a file, but when I enter some email addresses I get the following messages ""check your internet connection and try again". Other email addresses works 100%. Working on a Macbook Pro.
Prevent a user from copying files to the teamfolder
We are using free Dropbox. We are 8 users and I am the owner. Most of the users lack basic computer skills. Most of them cannot distinguish between delete or move a file and they do not know what a folder is. We have a common main folder and each user has its own folder where he can do what he wants. The users often…

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