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Time to get organized
It might be getting a little colder and a little darker, but it’s the perfect time to reset those resolutions we tried out this January, the time for good habits to start again. Now is the perfect time to get organized, and where better to start than your online life? Keeping everyone on the same page: Whether it’s keeping…
Copying a pdf link and adding raw=1
We have a pdf in our dropbox that when I hover over it the URL ends in role=personal. I know I am supposed to see something like dl=0 at the end and change that to raw=1 so that my document auto-opens without Dropbox windows. Not seeing the dl=0 at the end has me confused. Not sure what to change to raw=0. Help GREATLY…
Will moving the file that a shared link points to break the original link?
Quick question: If you add a single file, say an mp3, then get a link for it, but later move that file into a newly created folder, will that break the original link? If so, this is why I miss the Public Folder, all those loose files get sort of messy. Is there an alternative I may not know about?
Is it possible to rename a link to a file?
Is it possible to get a link/url to a file that contains the files ID-number instead of the name of the file? The reasons is that I dont want the link to break if I change the file name? (This does not have to be an external link shared to an external party)
Files not showing up in Shared folder
I have a shared folder on the web interface to a member with a buisness account on their computer. Up until now I can see anything they put in the folder. And they can see anything I upload. This time the files are not appearing. If I or they delete an exiting file they or I or they see it immediatly. So there is a link…
Can I retrieve the message I sent along with a DropBox link?
I recently sent a link to a DropBox file through the DropBox system. I need to retrieve the message that I sent when I filled in all the fields and sent the link. Is there a way to do that?
How can I embedded video links from Dropbox to other websites?
Hi there. I want to embed videos stored in my drobbox into my website that I built on Cargo Collective. How do I produce the embedded link from dropbox to post to my website? Hoping this makes sense. Thanks T-
Can’t edit file when open Dropbox in different devices
Hi community, I’ve been having troubles with this for long time and I cannot figure it out. basically I have a file when I keep track of my number each month, created with the app Numbers on Mac which is like an Excel... I can only modify this file from my computer, but when I try from my iPhone or iPad I can only see the…
I can no longer overwrite a file - same exact name - but keep the same link!
This just suddenly started in the last couple of days, after working for years. I'm having an issue where a new link is generated for an updated version of the same file with the same name in the same location. I'm replacing the file locally on my Mac and it's being uploaded by the Dropbox app. The replaced file makes the…
how to lock folders from moving to to other files accidently
Hi guys i need some help today an accident happen , a folder of 47 GB has been moved to another folder accidently and it has already synced on the user which did this and all other users have started syncing it . 47 GB aint a small space lol takes time to sync it in multiple devices so is there anyway i can lock the…
Edits being made by others are not showing on my end
We use Dropbox for a lot of shared files amongst our businesses. It's come to my attention that several users out in our field are updating their files and making real-time changes, but those changes/edits are not showing up on my end. I'll receive an email from my co-workers that says "just added to the file," but it…
Can I use Dropbox as a CDN?
Exact same inquiry: https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Dropbox/Can-I-use-Dropbox-as-a-CDN/idi-p/115941
Change owner of folder without the owner being available
A disgruntled employee is the owner of a shared folder. Is there a way to change the owner of the shared folder without needing to ask that employee to make me the new owner. I am the admin and the employee is not. I'm not yet ready to delete this account either.
When forcing a PDF to preview in a browser, it only shows the first page
Hi! I'm running into an issue when previewing a pdf file in dropbox only shows the first page of the file (picture below for reference). I use the "raw=1" extension at the end of the file, and so far that's worked well. Now out of the blue, it seems to only display the first page of the file. Is there any way of fixing…
Can't move dropbox file location.
Instructions to move dropbox file location don't work. There is no "click sync then click move" option under the dropbox tray gear icon on Windows 10. I need to get the default location which is on an SSD boot drive moved to a larger drive.
Security concern: my full name appears on public folder links!
I recently shared a video from my public Dropbox folder - I copy/pasted a link to the video. When I shared the video w a friend, they pointed out that my full name shows up on the video link!! That's very concerning seeing that it's in the public folder which I would expect the Dropbox team to take appropriate precautions…
Sharing Camera Uploads with Dropbox Family?
I recently saw that the new Family plan was rolled out. Does anyone know whether it's possible for multiple users to auto-upload pictures from their mobile devices to a shared Camera Uploads folder?
How do I disable Sign Up pop-up when sharing links?
I cannot believe that as a paid Dropbox customer, people I share links with get a giant full screen popup pushing them to sign up for Dropbox that they have to close out before they can view the link contents. This is so confusing for those who click on my shared links, not to mention tacky AF. Where can I disable this?…
I don't know how to upload my resume and transfer it
I’m trying to upload a resume so that I may transfer it to a company, I don’t know how to create the resume, then transfer it
Printing more than one file at a time
If you are trying to print more than one file at a time, you can stop wasting your time because it is not possible. However, I found the closest work-a-round is to print out each file/doc in a stack than scan it through as a whole file to upload and you will be able to print a large number of copies and collate as well.
Driver download file only downloads a PDF, not the driver.
I purchased a Bluetooth USB adapter. It would not install and kept making PC crash. Found a URL that was supposed to take me to a download site. For some reason, it sent me to Dropbox. The options to download are there, and the word "driver" is mentioned, but the only thing I could download was a PDF, not the actual…
How can I report a shared link with illegal nude photos?
There is an anonym dropbox account, which has upload illegal nude photos. [shared link removed by Moderator to align with the Community's Guidelines] DROPBOX needs to deleted all these illegal content. MYM has all the rights about these stolen contents. @dbox_, could you confirm the deleting ? Thanks, It's very urgent
View a list of files that have comments
As owner of our Dropbox I’ll process over a thousand jpegs from a photoshoot and post them for AD’s and CD’s to make pics from and comment on. How can we view a list of what files have comments? Is there a way to separate files that have comments from the group? Typically we will have a dozen or so sub-folders identifying…
2FA and shared folders
Hi If I enable 2FA on my dropbox account how does this effect current users I have given access to some shared folders? Will they still have access or will they need to also enable 2FA? Thanks
hyperlinks in a file located within a shared folder do not open when opened by others
I uploaded a folder from my network to a shared dropbox folder. The folder uploaded contains branch files to support the hyperlinks I created . Within my dropbox folder, If I click on the hyperlinks they work/open. Once I send out a link of my dropbox folder to be share with someone, the hyperlinks within the folder files…
Finder and one folder not showing
Hi, I have an issue with one shared subfolder not showing in finder but seen in the desktop app and online. I have restarted finder. I have removed dropbox via activity finder and restarted. I have reinstalled dropbox. All from other article suggestions. I have the lastest dropbox. I am using the lastest Catalina. There…
Can I send a file with Transfer without setting an expiration date?
If I want to not give and Expiry date of my Files using send with transfer Option Can I do it ? Because I don't want to expire my file URLs
I have an issue with shared links and Facebook's messenger. Any ideas?
When I or someone else share a Dropbox link to Facebook Messenger and you click on it, it says «get the app or continue to the website». I already have the app installed. How do I get it to open the app instead? Is this a bug?
What is the limit of numbers of shares each day?
I get a message that I have exceded my permited number of shares, try again tomorrow. If I knew the numer I am permitted I could trim my list
Transfer ownership of personal account to another user
My architect loaded (A LOT OF) his files onto my personal Dropbox. Now, instead of having to transfer them all over to his own account, he wants me to transfer ownership of the account to him. He's now purchased a business account. I have no problem transferring the account to him, but at some point, I'll want to use my…

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