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Zensible's avatar
Zensible
Explorer | Level 4
5 years ago

Share a folder for uploading files

Hi, 

 

I need to be able to create, share, and send a link to a folder that can be used to upload a file by anyone with the link. 

 

I need to be able to do this automatically. When I create the folder and create a share, by default, it is read-only. How can I do this automatically using Zapier, integromat, or possibly API 

 

Thanks

  • Greg-DB's avatar
    Greg-DB
    5 years ago

    In order to make API calls, you will need to have an API app.

     

    The 'missing_scope' error indicates that while the app is permitted to use that scope, the particular access token you're using to make the API call does not have that scope granted. Also, be aware that just adding a scope to your app via the App Console does not retroactively grant that scope to existing access tokens.

     

    That being the case, to make any API calls that require that scope, you'll need to get a new access token with that scope, like you did.

    • Zensible's avatar
      Zensible
      Explorer | Level 4

      Yes!! That sounds exactly like what I'm looking for. I will check this out and get back to you. Cheers 👍

       

       

      • Zensible's avatar
        Zensible
        Explorer | Level 4

        Sorry for the follow-up questions but do I need to create an app for this or can I just use my User Auth? 

         

        I have created an app and I'm trying with Postman to get this going based on the example but I'm getting the following error: 

         

        {
            "error_summary": "missing_scope/..",
            "error": {
                ".tag": "missing_scope",
                "required_scope": "file_requests.write"
            }
        }
         
        I have given the app "file_requests.write" access. What am I doing wrong here? 
         
        Cheers 

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