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markmaina
Explorer | Level 3
10 months ago

Files accessible from browser history

I have noticed that anytime I log off and go to the browser history I can still view any files that I had opened within dropbox.

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  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
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    10 months ago

    Thanks for posting here, markmaina! 

     

    If you click on the file showing in your browser history, can you preview it or are you being asked to log back in first? 

     

    Feel free to send me a screenshot of what you see, as well.

     

    Keep me in the loop.

    • markmaina's avatar
      markmaina
      Explorer | Level 3
      10 months ago
      I can preview it without being asked to log in first. I’ll send you a screenshot when I get to a desktop/laptop.
      • Nancy's avatar
        Nancy
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        10 months ago

        Is there any chance you’re actually clicking on a shared link from your browser history? If yes, then it’d explain why you can see the content without being signed in. 

         

        A screenshot would be greatly appreciated, though. Thanks!

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