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How do I create permanent direct image links to use in amazon bulk/flat files?
I've tried changing the /dl=0 to /raw=1 and putting that link into my screen, which gives me a long string of jibberish
something like
https: //uc383f12462e37c8cf1cad5ad226.dl.dropboxusercontent.com/cd/0/inline/CMag_PXvjNh1JD_t8SsqbRGf9aEAf1uqcDlpRHSXKHTNV0YIX0yHA0PVeFu9NaHPCxeJkugcXLtMwSBaT_tbeJkBI2IUliyB7syFx4Z-7UeIBzw1jNatdTLqFXAqIZsCudEU-LX_2sZo7nuqGiNTxwEc/file
it works for half an hour'ish. Then just gives me error 410
I would rather not have to buy and host all our images on another service. Is there a way we can do this without it breaking? It needs to be a direct link as we want to use these in amazon flat files and Amazon's systems only accept hot links.
- Nancy
Dropbox Staff
Hey KlarAndCo! Thanks for your post.
Can you send me a screenshot of the shared link you’re creating with /raw=1, so that I can check it, too?
Also, have you tried this link via different browsers/incognito window (while you’re not signed into your Dropbox account), and it still gives the same error?
Let me know.
Hey Nancy. Here is a screenshot of an example
Yes, any browser, not logged in. Gives the same 410 error after 20-30 minutes.
- Rich
Super User II
KlarAndCo wrote:
Here is a screenshot of an example
Are you trying to use that link (changed to raw=1) in Amazon, or are you opening that link yourself, copying the resulting link from the redirect (the long link from your original post) and using that in Amazon?
That long link generated from the redirect is likely not a permanent link. You need to use the shorter link modified with raw=1. If Amazon is unable to access the image due to the redirect, then you'll need to look for another service to host your images.
