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Creating an alias or symlink to a file within Dropbox
Is there a way to create a symlink or alias for a file or folder that points to a file within another Dropbox folder? For instance, making a symlink or alias for a large video file that resides in one folder within a Dropbox account, and then creating a pointer within another shared folder so that I don't have to have a…
blank page or 'dead' page on dropbox.com
Hello, I have a user here who can't access documents that were sent to her. When she tries in IE 11 all she sees is a blank page, when she does it in Chrome all he sees are broken image icons. Everyone else can access these files without any issues. I have cleared her temp files and reset the browser settings but she still…
Embeding pdf from DropBox on the webpage and prevent printing and downloading
Hello Community, How can I embed a pdf file from DropBox on the webpage and prevent printing and downloading ? So far it is possible to embed pdfs but people can download and print them. Appreciating your support. Eli_
How can I share my backup folders?
Hello, I'm a new user and need to get some help with file sharing. When I see Dropbox on the left hand side and the folders are selected I can see the share button on the right - nice and easy. However, when I see dropbox backup on the left corner and blue folders below and I tick the select box - I cannot see the share…
Shared - Not Shared
I want to share subfolder A-1, which sits inside folder A. I can't share subfolder A-1 because dropbox perceives that folder A is shared. My subscription doesn't allow for sharing of folders within shared folders. But folder A isn't actually shared. Yes, the A folder icon has the little "two heads" sharing icon. But the…
Move files without properties by default
Is there a way to set a default so Dropbox doesn't prompt me about properties? I synch the pictures from my computer to Dropbox . When I try to copy them to Google drive, it gives me a message that it won't copy some properties. I click the box to say okay, and it copies the files perfectly for me. I love that Dropbox…
Email pdf vs sending a link
I want to email a pdf from drop box. It sends a link rather than sending the pdf. The corporation I am sending to will not let them open the link. How do I send the file rather than sending a link to the file?
Move photos from my Google Photos album to a friend's Drop Box
I have several hundred photos from a project. These photos are in a shared album within my Google Photos account. I no longer need the photos and would like to transfer all of them to the project's primary Dropbox folder. I do not want them in my Google Photos account or to have them tied to my Dropbox account. Is there a…
Security of Dropbox links
It occurred to me today when I Ducksearched to find a public Dropbox link https://www.dropbox.com/s/br7d9jigsldnvjy/ [1] that Dropbox appears to be practicing Security Through Obscurity. What prevents brute-force attacks from guessing the br7d9jigsldnvjy part of the URL to find any shared file from anyone? [1]…
Save to Dropbox from Notes app in iOS fails
Hello, If I use the Notes app in iOS to scan a document, and then I use the share option to Save to Dropbox, I get the error "An unknown error occured. Sorry, an error occurred. Please try again later." Other apps can share to Dropbox, it seems that only the Notes app can't.. This happens on an iPhone 11 Pro Max and an…
How do I allow others to upload files directly to my Dropbox account?
I want to allow a third party to upload a file once a month. Does this person need to be a member? Can I give a link to the folder? Is that all I'd need to do? Would the 3rd party be able to see everything in this folder? Should I make a folder just for this person to upload to it 1x per month?
"Follow" Folder Option Grayed Out
Someone has shared a folder with me, and I want to "follow" the folder so that I get emails when a file is added or changed. When I over over the ellipses for the folder, the "follow" option is grayed out and not available. How do I follow this folder that has been shared with me?
How to update a .pdf file in my Public folder without changing the shared link URL...
Good Day - I have a .pdf file that I have shared with a number of people via a simple shared link in my Public Folder. I now want to make changes to the .pdf file and I do not want to lose the shared link (since it has been shared widely across several social media channels). I just want to be able to update the original…
@ MS Word comments not working
Hello. I am trying to add comments from the dropbox app in a word file (@recipient) but the comment is not tagging the intended recipient. I can post a comment but not tag the person on the comment. Pls help. I don't want all collaborators to have to sift through comments not intended for them. Thanks!
Any link to a pdf file shows invalid format when trying to open it in smartphone
Hello, when i open any pdf link on smartphone (Android or iOS) it shows the "invalid format" error One of the various links: [removed] Opening it instead in a browser (both from PC and smartphone) works without problem. Why?
Can I upload innocent ****** pictures of me as a baby-child?
I was going to send my family negatives to Hong Kong to get them scanned. They services are really cheap. They usually send scanned pictures back by uploading them to dropbox. Suddenly it came in my mind that there are also ****** pictures of me as a baby and one or two as small child in that negatives. I don't want to ask…
Need to give people a link that they can upload files to my own Dropbox account.
Hello Newbie here! Question: is there a way to set up a folder in my dropbox account that will act as a blind drop? I want to give people an address (or link) to a place where they can upload files but can only see their own uploads (or even better can't see anything in the folder). Is this even possible?
Add watermark in dropbox
Hi all...I am wanting to add watermarks to my images with Dropbox but can see how it can be done. The online instructions say to find option from the menu dots but ai can see this as an option. What am I doing wrong? Tia Mark
Wrong name on emails from dropbox
When I get an email when someone shares a file with me in dropbox, it says "From: Lisa via Dropbox". My name is Kristi, not sure why it says 'Lisa'
Can't share Google-Docs-files with "edit permission" to external people
So I started a company and bought Professioal Dropbox and G-Suite, to be able to have Google-Docs in my Dropbox, since we work from here with all our files. If I now create a "Google-Document" in Dropbox for a brainstorming session with a client, I CAN'T GET THIS FILE SHARED, so that the client can write with me in my doc.…
Dropbox transfer - can't send to email address
Hello, Using Dropbox Transfer on Desktop APP I am trying to send some files from my PC directly to different email addresses. Unfortunately it does not recognize email address I enter. I tried several different. I can send my sharing a link manually, but this is not what I want. Check photo.
Shared folders by Link not updating
Hi ive shared a folder to a new team member but it hasnt updated for a while in explorer or dropbox. Ive tried to delete that member from the file and relink them but it wont allow me.
Can I check to see who accepted an invitation to a folder?
I used to be able to see who had accepted an invitation to a folder. Is that feature gone? or moved? How do I check to see who accepted an invitation to a folder? Thanks!
Sharing securely
Hi, I have a site with images and want to give viewer and download access to certain individuals. I don't however, what them to be able to share the link to anyone, can someone help?
Can Dropbox prevent you opening a file someone already has open?
Hello there. My small design studio are all working off Dropbox for our server. We are on Macs, have the Dropbox app installed and access our files via Finder. We regularly work on the same files and I've noticed that we can all have the same file open at once, and won't get a warning until we hit Save. This is not ideal.…
Why can't I edit a file?
Hi there, I wanted to ask, why I couldn't edit a member file that it clearly says i can edit it looking forward to hearing from you, thank you
Upload through File Request failed
I want to use the File Request feature to offer my clients an easy way to upload a large amount of files (usually 100-500GB) on the internet. I have a professional account. But usually, my clients have trouble uploading files because they have for example an unstable internet connection or their computer turns down during…
How to transform a Folder into a Team Folder
- I have a folder "X" (not shared folder or team folder) that only I can access. - I can't add anyone to this folder - "This folder can only be shared as a link because it contains a shared folder" - There are shared folders inside "X", each shared folder, shared with different people. People from subfolder X.1 shouldn't…
How to keep all pdf always safe
Whenever I scan a file using my PDF software (camscan for example) I always do Share and keep the newly scanned PDF in my dropbox rather than my cellular phone. This way I can always access it, know it is safe and cannot be erased and fell easier to use it.
What are "not added" shared files and folders?
Under Internet > Dropbox > Left menu > Shared, some of the files or folders are listed with the notation "not added". These have all been missing from my local Dropbox folder for a couple of years. Can anyone explain this situation in detail, including how to recover the files or folders?

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