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L-Clough
3 months agoExplorer | Level 4
Hide visibility of other users when sharing.
I recently shared a folder via CopyLink with several people. I insert the link into the body of an email and send to multiple recipients.
One has let me know that they can see who else is accessing...
- 3 months ago
L-Clough wrote:
I recently shared a folder via CopyLink with several people. ... One has let me know that they can see who else is accessing it.
If you use a view-only shared link, no one with the link can see anyone else that has access. If you invite them to join a shared folder, then any member can see all other members. The purpose of a shared folder is collaboration, so it makes sense that members can see each other.
Rich
3 months agoSuper User II
L-Clough wrote:
I recently shared a folder via CopyLink with several people. ... One has let me know that they can see who else is accessing it.
If you use a view-only shared link, no one with the link can see anyone else that has access. If you invite them to join a shared folder, then any member can see all other members. The purpose of a shared folder is collaboration, so it makes sense that members can see each other.
- L-Clough3 months agoExplorer | Level 4
Thanks so much - I've made those changes. Such a simple thing to do that I wasn't aware of.
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