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On sharing, the old folder name appears. How can I avoid this?

On sharing, the old folder name appears. How can I avoid this?

jjbveld
Explorer | Level 4
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I once changed the name of a folder.
When I share that folder with someone, they get to see the old name.
How come and how can I avoid this?

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Mark
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@jjbveld wrote:

I once changed the name of a folder.
When I share that folder with someone, they get to see the old name.
How come and how can I avoid this?


The only way to change this is to start a whole new shared folder. 

 

Shared folders will always keep the name they initially had upon sharing. However, its worth remembering that the other person can rename and move it, if they so wish, without you knowing they've done so, and having the share still work.


 


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Mark
Super User II
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@jjbveld wrote:

I once changed the name of a folder.
When I share that folder with someone, they get to see the old name.
How come and how can I avoid this?


The only way to change this is to start a whole new shared folder. 

 

Shared folders will always keep the name they initially had upon sharing. However, its worth remembering that the other person can rename and move it, if they so wish, without you knowing they've done so, and having the share still work.


 


:penguin::penguin: - :penguin: - :penguin: - :penguin:


Heart Did this post help you? If so please mark it for some Kudos below. 


:white_check_mark: Did this post fix your issue/answer your question? If so please press the 'Accept as Solution' button to help others find it.


:arrows_counterclockwise: Did this post not resolve your issue? If so please give us some more information so we can try and help - please remember we cannot see over your shoulder so be as descriptive as possible! 


 

jjbveld
Explorer | Level 4
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This is the solution.
A bit of a hassle, though. All the people I share the folder with have to accept the invitation again. But then it goes well.

Dankjewel!

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