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mbtahdrop
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4 years ago

How to get to someone's Dropbox?

I want to drop files on someone who told me:         "My dropbox address is this email address; you can share them with me that way.  Thanks"   He did not send me an invite or a link.   S...
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Rich
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4 years ago
mbtahdrop wrote:

So, knowing his email address, how can I access his dropbox to drop the files?

Create a shared folder in your own account and invite them to it using the email address they provided you.

 

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    mbtahdrop
    New member | Level 2
    4 years ago

    thanks. So some sort of invitation IS needed. Answers my question, thanks.

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      Rich
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      4 years ago
      mbtahdrop wrote:

      thanks. So some sort of invitation IS needed. Answers my question, thanks.

      For a shared folder, yes. If you just want to send them files, they can send you a File Request. It would allow you to upload directly to their account without the need of a shared folder, or even a Dropbox account.

       

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