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

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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

        Thanks for your time, but sorry, you are answering in the same non-absolute way as the other, who took time out. 

         

        Imagine that I change the name of a lower levels (closer to DB root) folder, and it DOES affect the content.

        And imagine that I do not get my share-links back, if I then change the folder name back? 

         

        I am trying to have a definite answer, not a maybe or probably not, or shouldn't have any effect. It's a very simple question, as it is has to be part of the DB-motor:

         

        Are share links absolute or not?

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