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erinmichelleorourke
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

Can't upload pictures to shared folder

Someone shared a folder with me to add photos and there is no option to upload my photos into it.  Only options shown are Download or Save to Dropbox.  I should see an upload button but don't.  Pleas...
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  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
    3 years ago

    You need to get the person to share the folder with you not a shared link. 

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erinmichelleorourke
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago
Thanks Mark! How do I ask her to share it to my Dropbox account?
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    Mark
    Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
    3 years ago

    You need to get the person to share the folder with you not a shared link. 

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