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Error 500 attempting to access shared files
Hello, I signed in to see a shared file and I get the Error 500 Error (500) 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. _________________ I cleared cache and also tried incognito mode (using Chrome.)…
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Can I use Dropbox to stream videos with subtitle files?
Hello Recently i have changed mobile cloud service from my country cloud to dropbox. I think this service is so great and now i stack my own data in this service. by they way i found information this cloud serivce can use video streaming service and i tried video streaming service. video was clear and i was satisfied. but…
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Video URL Playback HD default
I am trying to share a video that will by default playback at HD for a client. Is there a URL code addon that will force the video to playback in HD?
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"This site can't be reached" when accessing the Dropbox site
I am so frustrated with my account today. Four times I have had to verify it is me. When I try to open my "home" or "files" - I cannot see the files. I get a white page with shaded file folders. No words. Won't open. I don't want to read articles on "how to......". Please tell me what is going wrong. By the way - I have no…
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Is there a way to sync my files from the web to my desktop but not the other way around?
Hello, I want to prevent dropbox from syncing back to the cloud files that are already on my computer.. or I want only to sync from dropbox to computer I do not have enough space in the cloud to have all the files.. so there is a folder I do not wish to sync back to the cloud but if there are new files on it to sync to…
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Download option missing
I know this has worked before, so I must be doing something wrong. Downloading seems to be missing. Specifically, I'm trying to download a folder, but I can't find how to download a file without opening it either. There is no Download button anywhere I can find in the window. And when I right click on the folder or file, I…
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Some of my photos look darker on the Dropbox website.
I just uploaded photos, and they are much darker than they should be. Meaning, something in Dropbox darkened my photos from their original appearance. Anyone know what is going on?
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How to cast from Dropbox to Chromecast
How can I use Dropbox with Chromecast?
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Can you help me send or share an .mp3 file?
How do I send/share an mp3 audio file?
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File will only open in Excel Online
Hi! I work from home and share an excel file with other employees. We all make edits to the file and save it so others can see. Typically when I open files, I choose to open them on my desktop and not online. However, this file does not give me the option to open it on my desktop. When I click open, it immediately tries to…
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cannot create shared link to a folder
Hello I just uploaded a folder of files to my Dropbox that I want to share. Problem is that when I got to that folder (and yes it has sync'ed so all is well there), and I click on Sharing. It gives me the option to "Create Link", but when I click on "Create Link" it does nothing. No link or anything. I tried it both…
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using dropbox to host a video on ebay?
Hi, new to all this and dont really know alot about it so thought it was best just to ask, on ebay one seller had dropbox videos in his listing https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223124970807?ViewItem=&item=223124970807 and i would like to do the same but dont know how to do it and all my attempts have failed, i have just took the…
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Very Slow to Upload and then freezes
I have been trying to upload a folder of photos and I find Dropbox very slow to upload and this time, it got stuck on one file and does not seem to progress. I have a macbook pro Sierra 10.12. Not sure what I need to do to speed up things as this been taking hours. Would welcome advice on the fastest method to upload in…
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files zooming out and no options
Suddenly, when I open a docx file it instantly shrinks to teeny tiny size. There are no options around the file to open in word on line or paper or as a regular word document. While I can use + to enlarge it again, the headings etc. are all off, and none of the options to open or copy or move are appearing. Where did it…
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Dropbox via a browser - keep getting logged out
I go to my Dropbox via Chrome multiple times a day. Each time it says my session has expired and I need to log in. I do that and get the email that there was a new login. I answer Yes on that. Still, the next time I go back to Dropbox (1/2 hour later), it's expired. Any reason. I used to be able to stay logged in for days…
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I have an issue accessing my files as they're greyed out. Can you help?
I tried to upload a video to Dropbox yesterday and ever since I cannot even view my files/folders via my laptop. I cannot even write a ticket to support. the only link on the site that leads me anywhere is the dropbox business link (kind of ironic that you can ALWAYS upgrade). To explain further, I cannot even see file…
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When I open my files in Dropbox via dropbox.com, I can't edit them
When I open my files in Dropbox via dropbox.com, I can't edit them.... I don't get any message, but it seems they are converted into pdf files - when I had them on my Mac, they weren´t. I just uploaded all files from my Mac, since they would not syncronice.. (thats another problem, which I believe has a solution I don't…
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How can I create an image url from my Dropbox account?
Can someone please tell me how to get the URL of an image in my folder. I have checked out several suggestions on Google but they don't match up with what I see on my Dropbox window. I cannot see where I find the copy URL button. Any help appreciated.
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"Your browser cannot access the clipboard, so use these shortcuts instead" just occured in Chrome.
The error message just occured when I switched from IE to Chrome. I can use the keyboard shortcuts but would prefer to use rt.-click. The fix displayed referred to Preview which I cannot find. Thanks
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Chrome reporting dropbox as an incompatible application
Receiving this error from chrome whenever i open chrome:
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Direct download always fails
I have to download a somewhat important 20 GB .zip file from dropbox, but everytime I try it fails at 50-60% and it's impossible to restart it. I'm downloading through direct link, because I dont have a dropbox plan and can't save it to dropbox. Is there is any workaround to get this file?
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Error message when downloading photos
In Chrome, when I click download (in any of the ways) I get an error message at the top that simply says "There was an error downloading your file." No error number either. With Firefox, nothing happens...not even an error message.