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FranMel's avatar
FranMel
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

recipient being asked for password when sharing a file

When I shared a file the recipient is being asked for an apple password ??? why is this? 

    • FranMel's avatar
      FranMel
      Explorer | Level 3

      I do upload file and then once its loaded I hit the little share button all the way to the right and add the recipients

      Never happened to me before and I have been doing this for years??? I'm stumped- Not sure if the issue is at me sending it or him opening it 

      Thanks

      • Jay's avatar
        Jay
        Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff

        If you add the recipients, then it means you're sharing a file or folder directly to a user's Dropbox account, so they would need to sign in to view the file or folder.

         

        If you'd rather not have them do this, you can share a link to the file or folder, so it can be viewed on the site.

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