Can I share a subfolder of a shared folder to other users?

[jz3]

I'm trying to create a folder with 10 sub folders.

A group of people all need access to the main folder and then each sub folder needs to be accessed by the main group plus an additional 2 people but I don't want the addtional 2 to see the main folder.

When I try to add new people to the sub folder it says I can't because it can only be shared by a link. Why is that and how does it work?

Many thanks

[Rich]

Shared folders cannot be nested. That is to say, a shared folder cannot contain or be a member of another shared folder. If a folder is shared, then the subfolders within can only be shared using a share link, which only provides view and download access through the Dropbox website.

• https://www.dropbox.com/help/files-folders/view-only-access

[jz3]

Thanks for your reply but I'm still not clear. If I share a folder via a link, do I have to email the link to that person? When they have access to the folder will they be able to add files to it or just view what's already there?

[bana1124]

If you share a link, you can email them the link created. They can only view the files but cannot edit.

https://www.dropbox.com/help/files-folders/share-with-others#files

If you want them to have access where they can edit, then share the folder by adding them.

https://www.dropbox.com/help/files-folders/share-with-others

[Rich]

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@jz3 wrote:

Thanks for your reply but I'm still not clear. If I share a folder via a link, do I have to email the link to that person?

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If you create the link using the Dropbox application on your computer, yes, you'll need to email the link yourself. If you create the link through the Dropbox website, I believe it has the option to email it directly.

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When they have access to the folder will they be able to add files to it or just view what's already there?

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A share link only provides view and download capabilities. They cannot add content to a folder shared via a link.