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Corruption of Excel Files saved to Dropbox
We have Dropbox for business and collaborate on a number of Excel files using Mac. Only one user at a time is permitted to access the file to avoid sync errors; all computers have installed the latest operating system, MS Office version. We regularily encouter Excel files being saved to Dropbox becoming corrupt. Version…
What's the difference between view and edit rights?
What is the difference between view and edit access? when sharing a folder with view access can the user download the document?
Disabled link
I shared a link with myself and saved it to my phone a quiiiite a while ago but I went back to click on it just now and it says the link is disabled. There’s no trace of this video being in my Dropbox and I’m really confused. I don’t think I deleted it but I’m getting really concerned because it holds some sentimental…
Shared folders taking up all my storage - How do I get out of shared folders?
I've run out of storage and its because of others sharing folders with me. How do I get out of shared folders?
1 item couldn’t be permanently deleted
Hello, I am trying to permanently delete all the folders/files in my account so I can free up space to upload new content. Unfortunately, whenever I have tried I receive the same message from DropBox: 1 item couldn’t be permanently deleted Not permanently deleted What can you do Ask the owner to help permanently delete…
I have a link that's now expired and I need to access it. What can I do?
Hi there, Someone sent me a link on the 28/11/2019 and the link has expired. Please i want to retrieve this link, it is so important . I am willing to pay for that. Thanks.
Visibility of IP Accessing Shared Files and Folders
Hi all, if somebody shares files and folders with me, is the file/folder sharer able to see the IP address from where I access the data or download the data automatically? Thank you in advance. GNops
I'm not receiving shared folder invitations to my email, any help?
My company continues to send me folder invitations on Dropbox. They do not show anywhere in my emails. I also added the noreply@dropbox .com to my contacts as instructed on a help page. Still no sign of an invite emails on my end. They are also not being notified that the email is not going through.
If I remove myself from a shared Dropbox folder, will the files I added to that folder disappear?
If I remove myself from a shared Dropbox folder, will the files I added to that folder disappear? I no longer work with a business and want to remove myself from the folders they shared with me. But I added a lot of the files in those folders from my account, so I want to make sure when I permanently remove myself I'm not…
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…

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