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Pass Hill
New member | Level 2
4 years ago

Allow to download a file

Is it possible using Dropbox to send a direct link (not email) to someone else so it's possible for him/her to download (not only view) my file? Dropbox guidelines & advices do not give answers concerning "download". Dropbox is using terms like editing, views, etc.

  • Hey Pass Hill, thanks for posting in Dropbox Community!

    With Dropbox, you can create a shareable link to any file or folder in your Dropbox account. Anyone with the link can view and download the contents, but can’t edit them.

    This article will give you all the info you need and steps on how to create a shared link.

    Let me know if you have any questions!
  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
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    Hey Pass Hill, thanks for posting in Dropbox Community!

    With Dropbox, you can create a shareable link to any file or folder in your Dropbox account. Anyone with the link can view and download the contents, but can’t edit them.

    This article will give you all the info you need and steps on how to create a shared link.

    Let me know if you have any questions!
    • AlanWhite's avatar
      AlanWhite
      New member | Level 2

      Hi Hannah!

       

      Not being able to edit it...that also means they cannot delete it, yes? But they can definitely download it?

       

      Thanks in advance,

      Alan

      • Walter's avatar
        Walter
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        Hey AlanWhite, sorry to jump in here - I just wanted to mention that the answer to your questions is yes and yes. 

        Let us know if you have any other questions!
    • trezaveliimgmt's avatar
      trezaveliimgmt
      New member | Level 2

      i purchased 3 mp4 files and i am trying to download them to my desktop. it only lets me watch the videos in the drop box app and i dont see a option to download. is this a bug or a feature?

      • Rich's avatar
        Rich
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        trezaveliimgmt wrote:

        i purchased 3 mp4 files and i am trying to download them to my desktop. it only lets me watch the videos in the drop box app and i dont see a option to download. is this a bug or a feature?


        It depends on how they were shared with you. If the files were shared using a Shared Link, it's possible to prevents downloads if the owner of the files is on a paid account. If enabled, the Download option wouldn't be available. If not enabled, you would see a Download button at the top of the page.

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