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MarthinGrobler
Explorer | Level 3
5 years ago

"check your internet connection and try again" When trying to share a file?

Trying to share a file, but when I enter some email addresses I get the following messages ""check your internet connection and try again". Other email addresses works 100%.  Working on a Macbook Pro...
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brainwerk
New member | Level 2
5 years ago

Same thing is happening to me. Trying to share an editable folder. I get this message. Sending from my MacBook Pro using both the Dropbox app and control clicking on the folder. My internet is working fine. Thanks for any help!

 

Oh. BTW. This also happens when they try and share the editable folder with me from their Dropbox. I am on a Mac and they are on a PC. Should that matter? Sharing a file works fine.

 

I did a test with a different Dropbox user (on a Mac) and it works fine. Weird!

 

  • araynal's avatar
    araynal
    Explorer | Level 3
    5 years ago

    I also suddenly have this problem, though it seems not to matter if the invitee uses a mac or pc. I am able to invite other people, just not a select few.

    • brainwerk's avatar
      brainwerk
      New member | Level 2
      5 years ago

      I was able to invite them to the shared folder if I sent the invite from the Dropbox webpage. It works but it's kind of a pain.

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