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coachzoelewis
7 years agoExplorer | Level 4
I’ve shared a folder with my daughter but she gets a message her Dropbox is full...help please.
I have a paid for Dropbox account with loads of space (I’m using around 6%). I’ve given my daughter a folder (shared it with her). She’s now created sub folders & uploaded photos & videos, however she...
- 7 years ago
If I'm honest I'd suggest not giving her the password but setting it up on her device for her..... because if she has the email address and password she is technically an account owner. I'm sure she wouldnt do anything intentionally, but, if she was to say delete the account then it would be gone and you'd have no comeback - by having the password she is able to do that.
- 7 years ago
coachzoelewis wrote:
If I upgrade to a business account would that solve the problem?It would solve the problem because Business accounts share the quota with all members, but it would be unnecessary. A Business account requires a minimum number of users (3) and is more expensive. For what you're doing, it's overkill. The better (and less expensive) option would be to just upgrade your daughter's account as well.
coachzoelewis
Explorer | Level 4
Thanks Jane,
If I upgrade to a business account would that solve the problem?
Thanks
Zoé
If I upgrade to a business account would that solve the problem?
Thanks
Zoé
Rich
7 years agoSuper User II
coachzoelewis wrote:
If I upgrade to a business account would that solve the problem?
It would solve the problem because Business accounts share the quota with all members, but it would be unnecessary. A Business account requires a minimum number of users (3) and is more expensive. For what you're doing, it's overkill. The better (and less expensive) option would be to just upgrade your daughter's account as well.
- coachzoelewis7 years agoExplorer | Level 4Thank you 😊
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