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lolkay_'s avatar
lolkay_
Helpful | Level 6
3 months ago

Can't copy view-only link when sharing folders in Desktop client

Hi!

 

When I want to create a view-only shared link for a folder (which I can't do as the default behaviour when I press "copy link"), there is no way to get the link in the Dropbox desktop client.

 

I can create it in the "Manage folder access" screen on the Desktop, but there is no "copy link" option (see below)

 

However when I visit the same screen on the Dropbox web client I can copy the link from there (see below)

 

 

Is there any way to do this from the desktop client? I don't want to have to visit the web app every time I want to make a view-only link for a folder.

 

Thanks! 🙂

  • Hey lolkay_, let's jump right into this! 

     

    You mentioned that you wanted to create a view-only shared link, while using the desktop app.

     

    Have you tried these steps, in order to create the link through your app? 

     

    Let me know of the results! 

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
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    Hey lolkay_, let's jump right into this! 

     

    You mentioned that you wanted to create a view-only shared link, while using the desktop app.

     

    Have you tried these steps, in order to create the link through your app? 

     

    Let me know of the results! 

    • lolkay_'s avatar
      lolkay_
      Helpful | Level 6

      So sorry, my eyes completely skipped over the share button, silly mistake! Thanks!

      • Megan's avatar
        Megan
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        No need to worry lolkay_! 😊

         

        I'm glad everything was solved. Don't hesitate to give me a shout if you need anything else!