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Forum Discussion
Privacy question on shared links
I realize that when I share a file via a link, for example a demo file on a forum, the name of the owner is shown to anyone that use the link, in the form of a message like
"Joe Smith shared the fi...
Hi Anthony47, thanks for messaging the Community.
The name on the shared link is used to identify the person who shared the link for those users who are expecting a link from a certain person or organization. This is primarily for users to not ignore shared links from anonymous users.
Currently, there isn't an option to disable this feature.
If you have any further queries, feel free to message back.
Thank you Jay for your message
I understand...
However, if that is a safety measure, it should be noted that the owner name is not always displayed, as can be seen on the attached images
[Removed as per Community Guidelines]
I didn’t mention that in my initial message because I had not a clear understanding of when it is and when it is not displayed. Apparently it is not displayed if I click on the link; but it is displayed if I COPY the link and paste it into the address bar of the browser
See the link on this forum post, for example: http://www.pc-facile.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=113019&p=664471#p664471
Thanks again
Anthony
- Jay
Dropbox Staff
We're not able to view those images here. Could you try attaching them directly to your post, or by copying and pasting the image directly into your next reply?
Ok (even I didn't understand which rule forbids attaching links to images)
Let me try using "Insert Photos"
Owner info are visible in the first image; is not visible in the second one
- Jay
In the first image, it looks like this is a shared link when you're not signed into the same Dropbox account (namely, as an anonymous user), and the second is, since it's giving you options on how to open the file itself, instead of adding it to your own account.
