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Klegan
2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Shared folder appears empty
I was shared a file and I can’t see anything inside. I know there are videos in there and I can get into the folder but it just appears empty.
Jay
Dropbox Staff
If the folder is empty on the site, then this does mean that the folder is empty.
You'll need to contact the owner of the shared folder for them to look into this further.
Klegan
2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
The folder is not empty on the persons side who shared the folder. Just on the shared end
- Rich2 years agoSuper User II
Klegan wrote:
The folder is not empty on the persons side who shared the folder. Just on the shared endMake sure they're checking the website and not just the folder on their computer. If the files are in the folder on their computer but they aren't showing on the website, that usually means there's a sync problem on that person's computer and the files haven't been uploaded.
If the folder is empty on the website, it really is empty.
- Jay2 years agoDropbox Staff
Are you certain that you're both looking at the same shared folder on the site, and that the folder isn't in fact a private folder on their end?
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