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EleonoraGruppoItalia
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3 years ago

QR CODE DIRECT LINKS....

QR CODES! Hi there - -  wondering if there will be a way to easily create and direct with a qrcode into a dropbox folder? I am creating multiple promo and other videos - and will be using QR co...
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Megan
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3 years ago

HI EleonoraGruppoItalia, thanks for posting here! 

 

While this isn't directly possible to happen when using Dropbox, what you can do as a workaround is this: You can create shared links for the content you need to share.

 

When you do then use some third-party app that will then create the QR code from said link.  If anyone else in the Community knows a different way to achieve that, I'd also be happy to have a look as to what they have to suggest. 

 

I hope this helps!

  • Superglen's avatar
    Superglen
    New member | Level 2
    2 years ago

    Megan, you said:

     

    "HI @EleonoraGruppoItalia, thanks for posting here! 

     

    While this isn't directly possible to happen when using Dropbox, what you can do as a workaround is this: You can create shared links for the content you need to share."

     

     

    Question: the Dropbox App can create "view-only shared links," which is a plain text static website. Translating plain text to a QR code is simple.  The only reason Dropbox does not add this is laziness in my opinion!

     

    Adding features that skips steps and makes life easier should be a no-brainer, but I guess Dropbox is not as smart as I thought it was.

     

    Please add this feature!  If not, then sadly I will have to reconsider my subscription. 

    • amandachin's avatar
      amandachin
      Icon for Dropbox Product Manager rankDropbox Product Manager
      2 years ago

      Hi Everybody! 

       

      I wanted to let you know that our team is building a feature that will let you create a QR code to share files or folders from Dropbox. It will behave in the same way as shared links do. 

       

      We plan to ramp it up to paying customers starting next week. Hopefully this makes your workflow easier as you won't have to navigate to another tool to create QR codes that link back to Dropbox. We'd love your feedback on this feature when you start to use it! 😊

       

      Best,

      Amanda

      • Emmet's avatar
        Emmet
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        2 years ago

        Hey everyone!

         

        You can find a step-by-step guide on creating QR Codes for your Dropbox files or folders here.

         

        Hope that helps! 

         

        Emmet 

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