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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."
How can I share with people who don't have Dropbox and allow them to view?
i share a file, enter the address of the recipient, set it to view only, enter a message and send it. Problem: the recipient is asked to login or create a Dropbox account. But Dropbox says: "You can share folders and files in your Dropbox account with anyone (even if they don’t have a Dropbox account). " So what the ----…
Is there a Dropbox Transfer limit?
I have just used Dropbox Transfer for the first time. I have transferred a couple of videos to a friend interstate. I am now told that my Transfer limit is down to 4Mb. I wish to ask if this figure resets after a time period? Thanks...
How can I preview my notes in my PowerPoint slides that I've shared?
Hello I've just shared a powerpoint with colleagues for them to upload onto a computer when I'm doing a talk in two days-but it seems that only the slides themselves are sent and I can't access the notes page. How can I share the powerpoint and enable the notes pages to be read by me when I've giving the talk? Thanks Madge
How can I add a Dropbox video to Google Drive or Google Slides?
I have a video in Dropbox. I need to add it to a Google Slide presentation. Please help :)
How can I generate a report for shared files/folders in a Dropbox for Business team?
I am looking to generate a report on every single shared file ands folder in our Dropbox for Business environment and who has access. Ideally I would generate a CSV where each share would be in a column and each user who has access would be in a second column. What is the best way of generating such a report? Thanks
How can I use Dropbox to host a custom RUST map file?
I would like to know how to host the .map file here for my RUST Game server? I have followed the intructions to the letter and can't get the file to load. some say dropbox doesn't work, some say it does... So far it's not working for me and i'm following tutorials that used dropbox.... I have done this so far. Uploaded the…
I can't share links due to a DMCA notice. What can I do?
I rectory received this message below earlier today from Dropbox Hi Dropbox User, We've received a notification under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") from IFPI that the following material is claimed to be infringing: [Removed as per Community Guidelines] Accordingly, under Section 512(c)(1)(C) of DMCA, we've…
Member with edit access unable to edit
A group of ten members has access to a dropbox folder. All of them "can edit." The newest member has not been able to make changes to any files.
What happens when I delete shared folders and files?
I was provided access to files and folders. When I delete the files, does it delete them for everyone that has shared access to the folder? What about permanently deleted files? Can the other members still access those under their deleted folder?
maximum capacity of people accessing my link at the same time
hej! i have a very important presentation tomorrow and it would be important that 40 people can watch my video at the same time (i would share a link). is that possible or is there a limit? thanks!
When 2 people edit a Word document at the same time in Dropbox, I get a permission message.
I work with one other person. We were both working on our laptops on the same file in our shared Dropbox folder. (I was adding to a working list and she was editing above.) But I kept getting an odd request for permission and the file name changed to a long sequence of numbers and letters and was saved in another folder…
Zip file with protected password
I have been send some files that are password protected, the problem now is that the person who send it to me has died recently and I can’t open them, can anyone help? Thank you
Can someone get my IP after I click on the link?
When I click a link someone has shared with me, is there any possibly way they can get my IP address?
What's the best method to allow external members to upload into a team folder?
Volunteer Team Folder I have a number of volunteers that take photos for me, they then need to give me those photos to do post production on and use for other creative content. These volunteers are not part of my dropbox team members account. They may or may not have a personal dropbox account. We do not want the content…
Is hot linking to a video in Dropbox allowed?
Hello All, I was trying to find out if it was allowed to upload a video into my dropbox and then share that link on a public site? The video is a virtual tour of a home and I would be placing the link in the MLS. Thank you in advance,

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