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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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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DELETING SHARED FOLDER FROM DESKTOP
Hello! I have a shared dropbox folder from an old job 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 will…
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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?
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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.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)…
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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
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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?
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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…
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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?
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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…
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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…