What is the difference between sharing a link or Dropbox Transfer?

[acanestrelli]

What are the exact differences between choosing  a folder and sharing the link of that folder to a person who doesnt have Dropbox, or using Dropbox Transfer to send that folder to the same person? Do not suggest me that that person should download Dropbox. He is not allowed to use it in his workplace since they use a different system. I have Dropbox Professional with University of Florida, I am employed there.

[Megan]

Hi @acanestrelli, I'd be happy to help!

Let's start with shared folders. Essentially when you add someone to your shared folder, you're sharing a copy of the content with the end user.

Someone should have a Dropbox account in order to become a member, and the available space to host the folder to their account. 

With shared links, you can simply choose to send it to your colleague, and they wouldn't need a Dropbox account. The link doesn't take up space on their end if it has viewing rights, and you can also disable downloads for it. 

Dropbox Transfer enables you to choose files from within Dropbox or on your computer to quickly and easily send to others for download.

Transfers automatically expire after a period of time and enable users to download all of the files with one click.

I hope this helps!

[acanestrelli]

Thank you but it doesnt answer my question: what are the exact differences between choosing  a folder and sharing the link of that folder to a person who doesnt have Dropbox, or using Dropbox Transfer to send that folder to the same person?