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Mediterranean Arts
2 years agoNew member | Level 2
What exactly can people I share files with see
I am submitting a grant application that had a specific deadline. I gave them dropbox links to view my materials. I really want to add one more document to this shared file. But I’m afraid that the gr...
- 2 years ago
Okay, so this should be a shared link that they can access. Currently, the shared links would allow you to view the modification date of the file, meaning if it was newly uploaded or changed, they would see this date on the site. It isn't possible to change or hide this date.
Jay
2 years agoDropbox Staff
Hi Mediterranean Arts, thanks for bringing this to our attention.
Did you create a shared link to a folder, or a shared folder that is added to an account?
This will help me to assist further!
- Mediterranean Arts2 years agoNew member | Level 2Hello!
I only pressed “copy link”, and pasted it on their grant application. This was for a folder.- Jay2 years agoDropbox Staff
Okay, so this should be a shared link that they can access. Currently, the shared links would allow you to view the modification date of the file, meaning if it was newly uploaded or changed, they would see this date on the site. It isn't possible to change or hide this date.
- Mediterranean Arts2 years agoNew member | Level 2Thank you. So how would I go about it next time if I don’t want them to see the modifications or upload dates?
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