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Embeding pdf from DropBox on the webpage and prevent printing and downloading
Hello Community, How can I embed a pdf file from DropBox on the webpage and prevent printing and downloading ? So far it is possible to embed pdfs but people can download and print them. Appreciating your support. Eli_
Mac unable to upload file on web
I am using mac os Monterey version 12.0.1. I meet difficulty uploading files. I click the upload button and select the upload file and click confirm. But, the upload queue doesn't show up. I try to drag the file to the web page, the upload button disappear.
Unable to open file after renaming it
I have a recording from jitsi app in my dropbox then after i changed the name of the recording the file won't open anymore ( saying there is an error importing the document from another app )???? Even through the recordings that i did no edit its name is perfectly fine and can be opened . What can i do to get this…
Can my admin see the file I deleted?
Hey quys I uploaded something to my work account, but from my dropbox and then I deleted it. It only appears on my deleted files and no one else from my coworkers. I was wondering if it appears on the delete file of the admin? can someone please help me?
How to opt out of sharing my personal data?
Before I could access a file that I was sent the other day, I had to agree to the cookies and personal data sharing. I found the wording confusing and could not tell if "Don't sell my info..." button turned on meant I did want it to be shared or didn't want to be shared. Well, it looks like I chose wrong and now I need to…
Configure trusted client user-agents: Windows Installer user-agent download blocked by Dropbox
Hi, Is there any setting in dropbox where I could configure the trusted client user agents? It seems dropbox web server filters the file download requests depending on the client's user-agent. For instance if I try to download a dropbox file (configured to be shared with anyone with the link) from a web browser, then the…
blocked on Firefox 98
I am on Linux 64-bit, running Ubuntu 20.04 with Firefox 98. The issue I'm seeing is that all attempts to log in to Dropbox.com result in this message: Your browser appears to be blocking dropboxcaptcha.com, which is required for authentication. To resolve this issue, please update any anti-virus or ad-blocking software…
Can't download sketchup skp files successfully in Chromeon iPad or iPhone
I copy .skp files to my Dropbox folder on my main computer (Mac OS X Monterey 12.2.1) That syncs them to Dropbox “in the cloud”. They show in a browser, with their proper file size - eg 6.7MB for one of my recent files. Other recent files don't work either. On both my iPhone 12 and iPad Mini, when I view them in Chrome…
Using the @ function to tag people in comments.
Why can't people that aren't part of our team but have been invited to a folder use the @ function while making comments?
epub files supported but something went wrong
I keep getting the error message 'epub files are supported but something went wrong'. I've tried different browsers. I have received similar files ( previous versions of same file) from same source without issue. They say there is nothing wrong with their file, it opens on their end.
Trying to download a zip file from the web, but the server disconnects. What can I do?
I am trying to download a 6gig zip file over a connection speed of 1Mb/s, which is pretty slow, but from what I have been doing has been consistent. When I get to about 4.1Gb downloaded the dropbox server disconnects and I get the following message "curl: (18) transfer closed with outstanding read data remaining". I have…
No results when searching for files I recently added to my account
I am trying to search in some recently added files and notice that I get no results for files I've added in the last week or 2. I can open a folder and see that the picture is in the folder but when i search for that picture by file name it says "no results". I've tried it on the Adroid App and on a web browser. The files…
Can I remove the new right click context menu on the website?
I've had an annoying new issue crop up that I can't find any answers for. When viewing my company files on Chrome, previously I could right click on a file and get the Chrome menu, which included "Open link in new tab", "Open link in new window", etc. Now, when I right click a file, it is selected (with the check mark) and…
Remove file extensions from file name
Hi For some reason my drop name includes the file type in the name of the document in dropbox ie:- I save a document called "karen" and it now has to be saved as "karen.msg" or "karen.pdf" dependent on what type of file it is. I used to be able to just call the file karen. How can I term the .extension bit off please.…
Upload files button doesn't work
I am trying to uplload a word file from my MacBook. I click on "upload files" on the right hand menu in a folder, but nothing happen - it's as if the button just doesnt''t work any more. I've not changes anything on my MacBook or Dropbox. Help!
Cannot open Dropbox website through Linux client
Similarly to the issue described here, on a fresh Ubuntu 20.04 with the dropbox client recently installed, by the time I press the button on the app to say "Open the Dropbox site", the browser opens a new window with a local file in the url starting with tmp which can't resolve in a proper site. The issue happens in both…
Convert video from mov to mp4
Hi there I am putting together a series of short videos from my partner’s friends to make one long birthday message video for Covid times. Some people have sent videos in different formats and I think I need to convert them all to MP4. Does anyone know how to do this? The dropbox help area said to click on the three dots…
How can I open an HTML document in Dropbox and go directly to an anchor tag
My requirement is fairly complex, but to understand the issue better I have a simple test HTML file with <a href="#xx">go to xx</a> at the top of the body, and an anchor <a id="xx"> at the end of several pages of text. As expected, on DropBox clicking on "go to xx" takes the browser down to the bottom of the text. On a…
Can't download files: "Failed - Network Error"
Hello, I've been having trouble to download some files from my dropbox account. I click to download the file, it starts, but then it sops, saying it Failed - Network error. Is there anybody here having the same problem? How can I fix it? I had this problem with multiple files, with different sizes (from 2GB to 7GB) and…
Cannot access dl.dropboxusercontent.com in South Korea
Used to work well a couple of days ago. To help you figure out the problem, here is my attempt to type "curl" in cmd prompt: curl https://dl.dropboxusercontent.comcurl: (6) Could not resolve host: dl.dropboxusercontent.com In case of error message in Chromium browser, it returns DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error. I have…
Opera Browser and the Password App
As the Opera Browser is (I believe) built on the same engine as Chrome/Edge can I ask that there be a fully working extension for the excellent DropBox Password manager please. Especially now that the stand alone version is being shut down or being subjected to 'sunsetting'.
Watermark on Video Files
Hi, Does anyone know if the Watermark function available in the Business plans will work on Video files? Thank you
slow deleting files on dropbox.com
when i go into a folder with say 80 files (50mb files) and click to select them all and then delete it used to be instant. Now it can take 30 seconds or more to delete 80 files from the website. This has only happened in the past week. Before this everything was instant. Help!!!!!!!
Safari opening new tab and redirecting to the link instead of downloading without leaving the page
Hi! It works perfectly in Chrome links with ?dl=1 In Safari it opens a new tab or redirects to the link to the investment of only download as it happens in Chrome. Is there any solution for this? My sample page: https://motionloop.com/trendy/elementor-196/?redirect_to=0
No security apps but still can't log into my account on the web on specific computer
I know my user NAMES and PASSWORDS. I CAN login in on any computer, except the ONE that I need my Dropbox working. I have tried with EDGE, CHROME and FIREFOX (Windows 10). I tried PRIVATE mode on THREE browsers. I enter my email and password. I choose sign in. I get the login screen again empty. The app does nothing.…
Error 500 when attempting to sign in on the site
i am getting an error 500 when i try to sign in ive already cleared my cache and tried using a different browser i submitted a bug report using the "self serve tool" and received an automated response to use the "self serve tool" this has been going on since yesterday and i dont see any outages listed on the outages page…
Difference between dropbox app and web-based dropbox, please?
Can you please help me understand the Difference between dropbox app and web-based dropbox ? I have both, but am used to the web-based. Any advantages to using the app only? Thanks
Dropbox.com error messages
I have tried to access "All Files" in Dropbox.com today but I keep getting the following messages: "There was a problem completing this request." "Something went wrong at our end." The browser is Microsoft Edge. What can I do please?
mp4 files can't be previewed from an archive file
Hi, Can someone help with this error please.. ".mp4 files can't be previewed from an archive file" I could preview mp4 files for many years until now. Any ideas? The video files are only small, 20MBs. Thanks
Can't find the DELETE option under the '...' menu in Images
Hi The DELETE option is not available in the '...' menu in my Photos folder on Dropbox web (using a Mac). It is also not available in the menu that appears on the right of the screen when the an image selection box is ticked - as said on https://help.dropbox.com/files-folders/restore-delete/delete-files. How can something…

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