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RGDev
Explorer | Level 3
6 years ago

get_shared_link_file returns HTTP error 503

Hello, I got a list of received files from list_received_files. Then I'm trying to download a received file by using preview_url via get_shared_link_file :   import requests import json url = "h...
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Greg-DB
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This is a known issue on our side when attempting to download from this kind of link using the /2/sharing/get_shared_link_file endpoint.

I don't have a timeline for a fix unfortunately, but I'll follow up here once I have any news.

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axn40
New member | Level 2
6 years ago

Hi,

I have the same issue, any update on the resolution?
Thanks

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    Greg-DB
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    6 years ago

    No, unfortunately I don't have an update on this.

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      Greg-DB
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      6 years ago

      This should be fixed now. Please try this with /2/sharing/get_shared_link_file again and let me know if you're still seeing any issues.

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