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Phil C.'s avatar
Phil C.
New member | Level 1
10 years ago

You can't share a folder that contains a shared folder - BUT I AM NOT!

Really confused! I need to give access to someone to collaborate but when I try to do this it says 'You can't share a folder that contains a shared folder' and only gives me the option to send them ...
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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    9 years ago

    If you're getting a message that you can't share a folder because it contains or is a member of another shared folder, then there's another shared folder. It's as simple as that. Look at the Sharing page for a list of your shared folders. If there's one listed, even if you're not sharing it with anyone (i.e. you're the only member) it's still considered a shared folder.

sacha p.'s avatar
sacha p.
New member | Level 1
9 years ago

I have the same problem!  there is no sign of a folder being shared, but when i try to share it i get a message that it's being shared so i can't share it!  what is going on?  how do i fix that?

 

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