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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…
Android Dropbox sync
I have installed Dropbox on 2 Android tablets. Both can access shared folders. However, when I try and sync either of them I am asked if I want to set up Dropbox on a computer. When I press the SKIP link I am returned to the shared folders, no sync takes place. So basically I cannot sync. Help please!
I'm unable to transfer a shared folder ownership to the desired contact. How can I resolve that?
The current owner of our Dropbox files is shortly to retire. We wish to transfer ownership to the Church Administrator. When we enter the email address and share it, it does indeed share. However, there is no option to Change Owner to the new email address in the dropdown box. Others with whom the folder has been…
How can I find out who uploaded a file in a shared folder?
I'm showing an upload that I didn't do. How can I find out who actually posted the upload. The dropbox is a shared account
How can I make a digital photo album to share and show the captions?
I would like to create a digital photo album from a group of about 100 photos, to be shared with others on Dropbox. I would like the caption for each photo, which is stored in the metadata description field, to appear underneath the photo. Could someone suggest the easiest method to accomplish this? Thanks.
Why can't Dropbox use the same sync icons as other cloud providers?
Hi I would like to ask why you at Dropbox dont find a way to share/merge the overlay icon wiht other app's using similar icons? instead of trying ot overtake them all...? breaking other apps for no good reason ! We now get a reminder from dropbox app, to reinstall, to fix settings as I moved dropbox icons lower down in the…
Camera uploads has a stuck photo
For weeks now, Camera uploads has a message at the top: Camera uploads (1 left) Couldn't upload photo. Tap for more info. Tapping just gives me the generic help page, which is oriented toward complete failures to upload. That's NOT my problem, because all my other photos have been and continue to upload just fine. How can…
Sharing multiple folders
Good day, Please assist with the scenario with regards to sharing folders. I have a main folder (not shared - let's call it level A), within this folder there are 10 other folders (Level B) , each shared to a different email address. I want to create subfolders (Level C) within these individual folders. 1. Will this be…
Right click 'copy dropbox link' not working
I have recently gone through the difficult jounrey of transferring to a new latop... however, the process was remarkably smooth as all files are on dropbox! I am having a problem though. I like to share files and folders with other colleagues by sharing link to them and have always right clicked the "copy Dropbox" link -…
Insufficient space message
I created a Shared Folder yesterday and asked 14 people to start uploading videos of presentations to the folder. Several of them are receiving email messages saying there is insufficient space for their file to upload. This makes no sense as my plan allows for 3 TB of space and I'm currently only using 11.7 GB. Yet some…
Unable to open files synced to computer
Hi - I've been using dropbox for a few months now and it has been aweseome - I've got a distributed team of 10 people working across the country - and we've been sharing files on Dropbox without issue until a couple of days ago. Suddnely, and for reasons I don't understand, no one is able to open files. I thought it was me…
It is impossible to create a shared folder without emailing people
I haven't used dropbox in a long time. Now I try to sign in and make a shared folder and I find that it is impossible, the site forces you to email other people to make the folder. What is the dumb point of this? I just want to make a shared folder, put things in it, and THEN send people links to those things to look at…
I shared a link with people who don't have Dropbox accounts, but they're still prompted to sign in.
Was hoping someone could help me with this please. I've followed the instructions - but recipients of an email with a "link" I've pasted into an email are still asked to sign into their account to access the file. Many thanks for your help.
When uploading a same name file to a Request File, will it overwrite or will a duplicate be created?
Hey fantastic community people! I need a little help. I submitted a file to a Request For Files Dropbox link and unbeknownst to me, so did a group mate of mine (Miscommunication). It’s the same file with the same name. Will it overwrite, duplicate, or will neither get through? Thank you so much!!! Appreciate it and y’all…
How secure are file requests?
Hi, I have been asked to judge a photocompetition. It is national (UK) and means I need to find a way of allowing people to post the photos to me. I am thinking of creating a file on my Dropbox for this and then will need to publish a file request link in the club magazine so people can post. There could be a couple of…
Error (400) Something went wrong. Don't worry, your files are still safe
hi, I got this error 400 when i visited link: [link removed by moderator] anybody has idea? "Error 400 Something went wrong. Don't worry, your files are still safe and the Dropboxers have been notified. Check out our Help Center and forums for help, or head back to home."

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