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JamesDeanTheSecond
5 years agoExplorer | Level 3
My shared link gives a 404 error when I try opening it in a private window. Why is that?
Hello
When i copy a link to a shared file and insert it in my browser, it works just fine. But if i go to "Private Mode" it says "Error" 404.. How to fix that?
Mark
Super User II
5 years agoIf you are getting a 404 error the link is either not created right, or, its not being shared correctly. Other errors show when you get different issues.
Can you detail the steps you are taking to get the link?
JamesDeanTheSecond
5 years agoExplorer | Level 3
I upload a file to my dropbox in my browser, then press "share" and "create link". Then I press "copy link", go to a new tab and the link works. Then i try to open a private session and I get the error 404 every single time.. I've tried with different files, but it is the same result. So I am really lost here....
- Walter5 years ago
Dropbox Staff
Sorry to be jumping in here JamesDeanTheSecond, but could you create a test shared link to a sample file and share it with us to see if it's working properly?- JamesDeanTheSecond4 years agoExplorer | Level 3
This is a doc i just created and shared....
- Walter4 years ago
Dropbox Staff
I see; thanks for that JamesDeanTheSecond.
Since your shared link is giving a 404 error, could it be that your shared links have been banned?
How long have you been getting this?
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