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vrenibc
3 years agoNew member | Level 2
How to use a shared link?
I don't have a paid account, and I really can't afford one. I would like to send a link to prospective buyers of assorted art works that are photographed and in a Dropbox folder. I've managed to up...
- 3 years ago
vrenibc wrote:
I've managed to upload the photographs into the folder, but how do I open it up so that more than just me can open the folder and view the pictures?
Send them a shared link to the folder.
Rich
3 years agoSuper User II
vrenibc wrote:
I've managed to upload the photographs into the folder, but how do I open it up so that more than just me can open the folder and view the pictures?
Send them a shared link to the folder.
- vrenibc3 years agoNew member | Level 2
When my screen says "Who Can Access", it says Only You. Does that mean that when they get the link, they won't be able to open the files?
- Rich3 years agoSuper User II
vrenibc wrote:
When my screen says "Who Can Access", it says Only You. Does that mean that when they get the link, they won't be able to open the files?
No. It means that the folder either isn't shared at all, or it's a shared folder with you as the only member. That column isn't related to shared links. It only applies to shared folders, which is a different type of sharing.
- vrenibc3 years agoNew member | Level 2
OK, now I'm super confused. If I send a link to a folder that says I'm the only one who can view it, what and how do I need to change so the recipient can view it?
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