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lolkay_
Helpful | Level 6
3 months ago

Can't copy view-only link when sharing folders in Desktop client

Hi!   When I want to create a view-only shared link for a folder (which I can't do as the default behaviour when I press "copy link"), there is no way to get the link in the Dropbox desktop client....
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  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
    3 months ago

    Hey lolkay_, let's jump right into this! 

     

    You mentioned that you wanted to create a view-only shared link, while using the desktop app.

     

    Have you tried these steps, in order to create the link through your app? 

     

    Let me know of the results! 

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Megan
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3 months ago

Hey lolkay_, let's jump right into this! 

 

You mentioned that you wanted to create a view-only shared link, while using the desktop app.

 

Have you tried these steps, in order to create the link through your app? 

 

Let me know of the results! 

  • lolkay_'s avatar
    lolkay_
    Helpful | Level 6
    3 months ago

    So sorry, my eyes completely skipped over the share button, silly mistake! Thanks!

    • Megan's avatar
      Megan
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      3 months ago

      No need to worry lolkay_! 😊

       

      I'm glad everything was solved. Don't hesitate to give me a shout if you need anything else! 

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