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Krabut
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2 years ago

Is renaming a higher level folder going to break shared links?

Hello, Are share links absolute, or do they conform to hieracal structure?   Within an inherited folder structure is a folder containing shared newsletters.  Can I re-name a lower level folde...
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Mark
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I believe Dropbox changed shared links recently so that they are not based upon the folder structure they are in, however, I'm not 100% sure on this and as such I'd be tempted to trial it in another folder directory first because IF they do change you cannot restore old links. 

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Krabut
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago

Thanks, but I really need a clear, absolute answer. 

  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
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    2 years ago
    Krabut wrote:

    Thanks, but I really need a clear, absolute answer. 

    You'll need to contact Support for that

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      Krabut
      Helpful | Level 6
      2 years ago

      Thanks, but support only answers paying customers.

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        Megan
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        2 years ago

        Hi Krabut, thanks for posting here! 

         

        Keep in mind that renaming a folder on a lower level than what's shared, shouldn't affect the link, as well as renaming a higher folder affecting a shared subfolder.

         

        I hope this clarifies!

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    Krabut
    Helpful | Level 6
    2 years ago

    , or or will they die if I change folder titles in the hieracal structure?

     

    hello. 😄

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