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zip file of folder downloaded with "dl=1" is corrupt
I'm having issues when downloading a Dropbox folder as a zip file using wget and "dl=1". If I use the Dropbox website to download the folder through the web interface, I'm able to download the folder as a zip file and unzip it without problems. But if I try to use wget with "dl=1" to download the folder as a zip file, the…
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Missing "Copy Dropbox link"
I am trying to share some files but when I right click the file in Windows Explorer there is no "Copy Dropbox link" option. The dropbox icon is showing in my system tray and I have restarted. Any ideas how to fix this? A restart has fixed it in the past, but not today
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How do you resend a File Request. Some folks lost their invite.
Persons invited to the File Request folder created for them, lost their email and the link. Can we make it so we are able to have it emailed again from Dropbox?
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Sort by name, folders first
Lately my sorting has been screwed up on web version of Dropbox. My files & folders are sorted alphabetically. What I really want is sorting by name, grouping by kind so that folders are displayed first (sorted by name) followed by files sorted by name. Please advise me on how to do that? Thanks
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Re: Notification says: you removed your access from the shared folder, but I didn't and folder is go
Did you ever resolve this as I have the exact same issue today? Dropbox removed an entire folder and contents and it says I did it which I wasn't anywhere near the computer or phone at the time. It's not showing in shared or deleted, I am the only one that had access and now all my work is gone
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How to allow others to view and download from a folder in my Dropbox folder?
Hi, I am having trouble reading the Dropbox Help Center with its low-contrast theme, so I am asking here. I am running Linux Mint 17.3 64-bit and using MATE Desktop. I am running the very latest Firefox browser, 60.0.1, 64-bit. My Dropbox installation is designed for the Gnome desktop. Therefore I don't see all the…
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No longer able to post images directly to Facebook
A FB admin advised today that you can no longer add one Dropbox photo at a time onto a Fb post!! Supposedly posting Dropbox photos directly onto FB no longer works!?! Is this true? What about posting Dropbox photos onto eBay??
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What is the best way to post from dropbox to Instagram?
what is the best way to post from dropbox to instagram?
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Changing the video Thumbnail Photo/ poster frame
Is it possible to change a video poster/ thumbnail of the image in the share links?
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Default sorting in dropbox.com
The default sorting in the webapp is folders first, documents after, and the secondary sort is by name. Once I sorted a folder, I can't revert back to that default sort. So now if I sort by name, it would sort through all my folder contents (folders/docs mixed) I can sort by Kind but not define if its Ascending /…
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Can't Log In on desktop app
My dropbox sharing has been alive and well on a range of computers and my phone. About a year ago I changed my password, and at the time, my old PC laptop running Windows7 wouldn't sync - I let it be as my Macbook was looking after my needs. I've now tried to get the PC up and running again, but it won't connect. I've…
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Get a Dropbox for a non-profit
How do I get a Dropbox account for a 501(c) 3 non-profit and what does it cost?
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unable to play back Dropbox MP3 files in iPhone web browser
I have a client who is using Dropbox to share MP3 files of his radio show. When he shares an mp3 file (e.g. https://www.dropbox.com/s/a788cb7ogkmr3tf/blainesworld-20170927.mp3?dl=0 ) the mp3 will play back fine if opened in the Dropbox app. However, if the Dropbox app is not installed and the user selects "direct download"…
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Adding dropbox folders to wordpress website
I wish to add a login access to dropbox on my website. Is that possible? Is there code somewhere for that so I can add it to my website? if yes, where? Is my only solution to have a link to drop box? Has someone made that code?
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How to share a Dropbox File or Folder with a Short URL
I would like to make some files stored in my Dropbox, downloadable from a web page. For this reason, I would like to be able to create Short URL's for each file. I have read the following tutorial but it seems to be old: http://www.ampercent.com/link-to-dropbox-files-folders-short-url/6215/ Could you advise me please?…
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Alias shortcut files don't work as expected on Dropbox or on another user's computer
Hi, I am using the latest Mac OS and have Dropbox Personal (DBP). I share some folders with 2 other people who have DBP and the same Mac OS. I 've been having trouble with alias shortcuts (I think they are technically called "symlinks" in this forum). We have some docs that we like to keep in a centralized location. Some…
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Badge app icon will not go away.
I'm running Sierra on a Macbook Pro. I've turned off ALL Dropbox notifications in the Mac preferences and have turned off noticiations within the Dropbox app settings. And still, every time someone comments on a shared file the bright red badge app icon appears. I do not want this. Is there something I'm missing? Thank you…
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Husband and wife using same files, two computers - How to avoid duplicating storage?
My wife and I use some of the same files shared from Dropbox. How do I determine if we are duplicating storage on our individual computers? Thank you, Cal
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Issues editing Word documents with Dropbox
Hi I have for ages had the practice of going outdoors and editing word documents stored in dropbox on my phone or tablet with Microsoft Word app This has always worked like a dream, any changes would be automatically saved with no error messages and synced to all devices. Now I am getting error messages about "changes made…
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Is there a way to track shared files?
Hi. I have shared a dropbox file with a number of colleagues (they can view not edit, sharing is not locked), however one of these individuals have shared it with an unauthorised person. Is there any way to track who is responsible for sharing the file? Do I need to upgrade to dropbox business?
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Os X 10.13 High Sierra & Smart Sync
There's a lot of posts about possible issues with OS X High Sierra and Smart Sync. We use dropbox a lot and have only recently enabled Smart Sync for all users in the team. Can someone from Dropbox confirm what the status of Smart Sync with 10.13 is, we can't upgrade our system software unless Dropbox will work... Cheers…
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Name conflict on shared Excel worksheet
Hello there, The below email has been sent to Microsoft 2 days ago and they advised to contact Dropbox. Hope Dropbox experts are able to understand the cause of the issue. "Having a couple of issues with an Excel file shared on Dropbox among colleagues of mine. Everyday, either a colleague or myself will be editing the…