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I created a shared folder and I was able to add 30+ members but then when I try to add certain users I get an error message saying “couldn’t share folder”.
I sent an edit access link to the same user and it still asks them to request permission. When I try to accept the request I get the same error message.
I created a shared folder and I was able to add 30+ members but then when I try to add certain users I get an error message saying “couldn’t share folder”.
I sent an edit access link to the same user and it still asks them to request permission. When I try to accept the request I get the same error message.
Does that person have enough quota within their account to accept said share?
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They need as much space as the folder is based upon www.dropbox.com/account/plan
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@rhowl wrote: \n
\n Yea I even tried sharing it to an account that has a lot storage space. Also the folder is currently empty. \n
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Are you able to create a view-only shared link? Not specifically to that same user, but just a link in general.
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