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Explorer | Level 3

7 years ago

Can you link directly to a video shared with Dropbox?

How do I pull the url from a shared mp4?

Jay
7 years ago
If they directly shared the file to your Dropbox account, then there isn’t a URL you can copy or create.

Also, if they later decide to remove your access to the file, there won’t be any way for you to access it again without asking them to re-share the file.

You should have an option to download it to your computer or add it to your Dropbox account, assuming you have the quota to do so.

[This thread is now closed by moderators due to inactivity. If you're experiencing a similar behavior, feel free to start a new discussion in the Dropbox Community here.]

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Dropbox Staff

Hi there, could you clarify your question so we can assist further? Are you referring to the exact URL of an mp4 as it appears via a shared link?

Let me know more!

Explorer | Level 3

7 years ago

So I had someone send me mp4 and I do not want to save the file I just want to convert this to url link. Is there a way to do this?

Jay
Dropbox Staff
7 years ago
How did they send you the mp4? Is it in a shared link, or via a direct share to your Dropbox account?
- skippen
  Explorer | Level 3
  7 years ago
  They direct shared the mp4
  - Jay
    Dropbox Staff
    7 years ago
    If they directly shared the file to your Dropbox account, then there isn’t a URL you can copy or create.
    
    Also, if they later decide to remove your access to the file, there won’t be any way for you to access it again without asking them to re-share the file.
    
    You should have an option to download it to your computer or add it to your Dropbox account, assuming you have the quota to do so.
    
    [This thread is now closed by moderators due to inactivity. If you're experiencing a similar behavior, feel free to start a new discussion in the Dropbox Community here.]

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