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When uploading a same name file to a Request File, will it overwrite or will a duplicate be created?
Hey fantastic community people! I need a little help.
I submitted a file to a Request For Files Dropbox link and unbeknownst to me, so did a group mate of mine (Miscommunication). It’s the same file with the same name. Will it overwrite, duplicate, or will neither get through?
Thank you so much!!! Appreciate it and y’all here are GODSENDS.
Hi there KarlG, welcome to the Dropbox Community - good to have you on board!
If the file names are the same but the username (first and last name) you entered upon submittion are different, the files won't be overwritten.
More specifically, the user will see on their end:
- Jane Doe - Filename.ab
- John Doe - Filename.ab
I hope this helps, but let us know if you have any other questions. Cheers!
- Lusil
Dropbox Staff
Hi there KarlG, welcome to the Dropbox Community - good to have you on board!
If the file names are the same but the username (first and last name) you entered upon submittion are different, the files won't be overwritten.
More specifically, the user will see on their end:
- Jane Doe - Filename.ab
- John Doe - Filename.ab
I hope this helps, but let us know if you have any other questions. Cheers!
- Hi Lusil,
Thanks for that. What if the username is the same?
