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Lisala
9 months agoNew member | Level 2
Folders that I created don't have me as the owner.
Hi - I have noticed that a few folders I created and shared with others (giving them edit access) does not have me listed as the folder owner and therefore is not letting me manage access to that fol...
- 9 months ago
Dropbox cannot change a folder owner unless its done via the website. Its simply not possible. You can go back via emails to see who set it up, or, possibly via www.dropbox.com/events.
You can delete the folder yes - simply leave or remove it from share when setting up new one.
Lisala
New member | Level 2
I created the folder and should be the owner - but I am not listed as such. This has happened on 2 of the folders I created and then shared to others. Is this a glitch in their software? Can I still delete the old folder if I move the files to a new folder?
Mark
9 months agoSuper User II
Dropbox cannot change a folder owner unless its done via the website. Its simply not possible. You can go back via emails to see who set it up, or, possibly via www.dropbox.com/events.
You can delete the folder yes - simply leave or remove it from share when setting up new one.
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