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DCM-MvTN's avatar
DCM-MvTN
Explorer | Level 3
12 months ago

Why do my shared links give an option to edit?

Why when I click on "Copy a link" to a folder does it always show that the link allows editing when I have deleted the link in Settings and only have a viewing allowed link showing in Settings?

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
    12 months ago

    I see where you're coming from DCM-MvTN!

     

    What happens if you try to simply hover over the folder you’d like to share and click the share icon (rectangle with an up arrow). 
     

    Then from the dropdown, select Can view.


    If a link hasn't been created, click Create. If a link has been created, then click Copy link.


    The link will then be copied to your clipboard. Can you give this one a go? 

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff

    Hi DCM-MvTN, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

     

    Could you clarify where exactly you're seeing this option to edit?

     

    A screenshot showing this, and you current link settings, would be great.

     

    This will help me to assist further!

    • DCM-MvTN's avatar
      DCM-MvTN
      Explorer | Level 3

      Here are 3 screen shots. They show that editing link is deleted, Viewing link is allowed, and finally editing is allowed when link is copied.   I saw that someone else is having same problem.

       

      • Megan's avatar
        Megan
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        Hi DCM-MvTN, thanks for the screenshots! 

         

        Now, it's not entirely clear to me if you wish to have a shared link with editing or viewing only access. If you could clarify, that'd be amazing. 

         

        Do you follow the steps mentioned here, in order to create a link with editing permissions? 

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