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Shared links returning old content!
Hi,
I've used shared links forever, and I have many. I use Dropbox API to upload files to replace older files. Usually, the link which was structured like this:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/<token>/path.jpg?rlkey=<token>&dl=1
Usually would offer the newest version of that file immediately.
Lately, some links offer the latest content, and some offer arbitrary older content. It's not cache, since I am trying to access these files in a multitude of ways. curl, python, servers pulling files.
When I try to make a new shared link, now it has a new structure:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/<token>/path.jpg?rlkey=<token>&st=<whatever this is>&dl=1
However after generating a new link, the old link still offers the old arbitrary content. The new link works for a bit, but then offers old content again.
I've tried reading all of the forums, but I can't find anyone with the same issue I have.
What is the new st value? and why do some of my old links still update when they get a new version and others don't?
Please advise asap! Thank you!
