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Redirected to "Out of storage" page on web when I have 3.9 GB of quota remaining
When I try to take actions on the web in my account I am automatically redirected to this link: https://www.dropbox.com/out-of-space?oqa=wb_oq_rd_fb However, I am not out of space. Here is my...
Hi Megan. I have figured out the issue. I was trying to join a shared folder that had a size that was larger than my avaiable quota.
I did try multiple browser and clearing cookies/local storage. The issue still persisted with no helpful error message. I also tried the native Mac app and the Android app. The Android app did provide an error or UI that explained the folder I was trying to join was 10.7 GB. The web and Mac apps did not really provide any UI that helped me understand what was going on. A few suggestions:
1. Add some type of flash state that provides a more helpful error message, or
2. For this failure state it would be nice if there was an ability to request view only access from the sender so I could see the files, but not "join" and have the entire large folder counted against my quota.
Thanks for your help.
Hi Megan. I have figured out the issue. I was trying to join a shared folder that had a size that was larger than my avaiable quota.
I did try multiple browser and clearing cookies/local storage. The issue still persisted with no helpful error message. I also tried the native Mac app and the Android app. The Android app did provide an error or UI that explained the folder I was trying to join was 10.7 GB. The web and Mac apps did not really provide any UI that helped me understand what was going on. A few suggestions:
1. Add some type of flash state that provides a more helpful error message, or
2. For this failure state it would be nice if there was an ability to request view only access from the sender so I could see the files, but not "join" and have the entire large folder counted against my quota.
Thanks for your help.
Megan
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffHi smash-rides, I'm glad you managed to find the culprit of this.
I'll forward your feedback to the appropriate areas so we can continue to improve.
Have a lovely weekend ahead,enjoy!
