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hstodd
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8 years ago
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How to I change users' access to a shared folder?

How do we withdraw shared access to files from previous invitees? I want to edit (reduce) the members who can access one set of folders. 

  • Log on to dropbox in browser and navigate to the folders you want to restrict access to. Click on "members" and change the view/edit rights, or remove a user entirely.

     

    If you are using dropbox for desktop, right-click on the shared folder and select Share, then do as above.

  • groundhog's avatar
    groundhog
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    Log on to dropbox in browser and navigate to the folders you want to restrict access to. Click on "members" and change the view/edit rights, or remove a user entirely.

     

    If you are using dropbox for desktop, right-click on the shared folder and select Share, then do as above.

    • hstodd's avatar
      hstodd
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      Thanks groundhog. Selecting 'share' was counterintuitive when wanting to unshare, but that's where the options are. Problem solved :)
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      amirim
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      I am trying to follow your advice but get the message: "You don’t have permission to manage membership of this folder". Note that I am a Team Admin.

      • groundhog's avatar
        groundhog
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        Hello,

        Can you see if you are listed as "Owner" for the folder in question? I get a similar message "You don’t have permission to change the settings on this folder" for the folders that I don't formally "own" if the settings there are restricted.