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I have edit permissions on some folders but I'm getting an error editing or renaming files
I have a set of folders which were shared with me. The owner gave me edit permissions, and tried to give me all possible permissions - but I cannot edit or rename or change any of the files.
From the Dropbox web interface, asking permissions, it shows two things -
1) You don't have permission to manage the membership of this file,
2) (my email ID) = can edit
So it seems like I should be able to edit or rename the file(s), but I cannot.
The original (sharing) owner is also shown.
But - Trying to rename one of the files on Windows from the explorer interface fails;
"You need permission from myComputer\myName to perform this action"
But, that is who I am logged in as, and it has admin privileges.
Same for trying to duplicate it in place or create a new file there;
"Destination Folder access denied, you need permission to perform this action."
I can read or open or copy the file to any other place outside of the shared hierarchy.
Asking Windows about permissions on the file, it shows I so have full permissions.
Asking about my specific user ID (as above) for effective permissions:
It does show I can read files and change permissions, take ownership, and read and write attributes, but not create files or write data (?)
What permissions do the owner who is sharing it with me need to set, and how?
(I could not get insert image to work here...)
The owner went through all of the shared ID names and again indicated edit permissions, and then it worked.
Not sure what the issue was, but seems resolved - sorry for all the trouble, thanks for all the suggestions.
Yes, if you can open a ticket that would be good - thanks. PLMK
I think the folders are shared, not a link - how to verify that?
They all showed up as a unit in my browser as a shared folder, I never got a link.
How do I insert an image into a community message post?
The Insert Image tool just says "source", and I gave an image URL from pastebin,
but nothing was inserted.
I tried both .png and .jpg formats.
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Aah, thanks, very good.
Then what is the "insert image" icon for - seems like it is not needed - and that is what I was trying to use - what does it want for "Source".
- Mark
Super User II
Dropbox probably wont be the solution you need for this because while there can be ways to force it as Dropbox isn't, and never ever has been, a tool for hosting content links are often changed and as such broken on forums.
Please instead seek a tool that is designed for this such as a hosting platform.
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I am asking how to include an image in a community discussion post - using the "insert image" tool for composing images.
How does one insert such an image into a post?
The tool field "source" is too vague to know, so I guessed that it would use a standard URL posting source.
- Hannah
Dropbox Staff
Thanks for reaching out to the Dropbox Community, guthrie.
This does sound pretty strange, but let's see what we can find.
When you say set of folders, do you mean that you've been given access to a parent folder, that contains multiple other subfolders?
Does the owner of the folder have a Dropbox team account or an individual one?
Can you send us a screenshot of the error you see when you try to rename or edit files in the folder on dropbox.com?
Thanks in advance.
Yes, access to parent folder - and other sub-folders & files keep getting added.
Thank you.
Not sure about account type - I will check.
Error Message(s):
Security settings for the file as an example:
It sounds like a conflict between Dropbox and Windows permissions. Here's how to fix it:
- Dropbox Permissions: Ensure the owner has given you "Can edit" on the folder, not just individual files.
- Windows Permissions:
- Right-click the folder, go to Properties > Security, and ensure you have Full Control.
- If not, click Edit and give yourself full control.
- Take Ownership: If issues persist, go to Advanced > Change Owner, and set yourself as the owner of the folder.
- Sync Issues: Ensure Dropbox is fully synced and restart the app if needed.
This should resolve the problem.
