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LABurris
2 years agoNew member | Level 2
Allow users to download files, but not save changes to the original folder
Hi,
I want to share a folder with excel docs, images, etc.. I want the recipients to be able to download the data, but I don't want them to make changes and save to the original dropbox folder I s...
- 2 years ago
LABurris wrote:
If the link has already been sent, can I restrict to view only?
No. If you go into the Share sheet for a file you'll see a drop-down field where you can specify Can View or Can Edit. The links created for each method (viewing or editing) are separate from each other. If you want to change from view to edit or vice versa, you create a new link for the desired access.
LABurris
New member | Level 2
If the link has already been sent, can I restrict to view only?
Rich
2 years agoSuper User II
LABurris wrote:
If the link has already been sent, can I restrict to view only?
No. If you go into the Share sheet for a file you'll see a drop-down field where you can specify Can View or Can Edit. The links created for each method (viewing or editing) are separate from each other. If you want to change from view to edit or vice versa, you create a new link for the desired access.
- LABurris2 years agoNew member | Level 2
thank you
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