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Direct download using ?dl=1 returns html page
Hi, I'm downloading a folder from dropbox using `curl` with the public share url, and the `dl=1` query parameter. This used to work perfectly until this morning, when it started returning a html...
Greg-DB
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffKariP This difference is expected. Note that per the help article for this:
"The links may also redirect to *.dropbox.com/s/dl "
This is because different browsers have different support for some security features we use, so sometimes we need to fall back to that behavior instead.
Hello, I'm having problems with downloads, the links are redirecting to the dropbox home page.
I can confirm. The dl parameter does not work. My example: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ow6ixn7ejqfambw/AACmMH1QK3Wiz5FcbXpi79Tra/Készletlista?dl=1
This redirects me to: https://www.dropbox.com/hHi all,
Anyone, who want direct access to the corresponding file, can replace ending 'dl=0' or 'dl=1' using 'raw=1'.
Hope this helps. :wink:
- Problem solved. Thank you!
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