Re: My "share dropbox link" option in the drop down box is gone, how do I get it back?

Michael M.84 · ‎05-13-2015

I'm trying to send a link to someone and I have the file saved to my dropbox but I don't have the option to share the dropbox link. This just started as I shared a link a few weeks ago.

Anvisha P. · ‎03-01-2016

Hey folks,

This might be because we're interfering with other Finder extensions (Creative cloud etc) you may have running on your computer.

While we're working on fixing the bug with Apple, you *could* disable the other Finder extensions in System Preferences > Extensions > Finder:

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Anvisha P. · ‎05-13-2015

are you sure the file is in your Dropbox folder? Do you see the other options ("view on dropbox.com"?)

Brian C. · ‎05-18-2015

Mine is gone too. Has been for a week or two. Since I updated OSX it now only lets me share via Apple or other services...but no Dropbox 😞

Anvisha P. · ‎05-18-2015

@Brian C, did you check to make sure the file is saved in your Dropbox folder on your Computer?

Joanne L.2 · ‎08-19-2015

I am also having the same problem and it just started happening. I no longer see the Share Dropbox link

Donna K.14 · ‎09-02-2015

I am experiencing this as well. I use this feature all the time, and today it's gone. I did verify that the file I want to share is in my Dropbox folder. Can someone please help us with this question? Thanks!

Roy R.4 · ‎09-02-2015

Having this problem too. I'm running OSX 10.7.5 and Dropbox 3.8.8.

It appears I have lost "Finder integration" I no longer see sync status icons next to my files, or have access to Dropbox's contextual menu options by right-clicking on files.

According to this Dropbox help document, I should not be affected as it states:

"This issue only affects Macs that have OS X 10.10 Yosemite installed and have installed the Dropbox desktop client. This does not affect users running OS X version 10.9.5 or lower."

Please help! Sharing files and folders are a real inconvenience without the contextual menu options.

Anvisha P. · ‎09-02-2015

Roy R, do you have Dropbox running and synced? Is the Dropbox app logo in the system tray at the top of your mac (on the right side, near the date and time)?

Any additional info / a screenshot would really help.

Roy R.4 · ‎09-03-2015

Hello Anvisha,

Thank you for the quick reply. Yes, Dropbox is running and in my menu bar (see attached screen grab) and my files are syncing.

Note, however, no green check marked file icons, nor an ability to access the contextual menu via right clicking to share a folder/file.

Donna K.14 · ‎09-03-2015

I rebooted my computer and the menu options returned. I'm running Yosemite.