Being forced to upgrade due to a shared folder

AlexFong · ‎09-10-2023

I am using Dropbox to access a shared folder owned by someone else with my basic account. I don't have any other files or folders but I get a message saying that I have to upgrade? Why? The owner is paying for their space. This seems like double dipping by Dropbox.

Mark · ‎09-10-2023

Dropbox shared folders use the quota up of everybody in the share. So if you want access you need to pay.

If you don't need edit access ask for a Shared Link instead.

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AlexFong · ‎09-10-2023

Thanks. Seems like double dipping on Dropbox's part but what choice does one have other than OneDrive, Egnyte, Box,...

Mark · ‎09-10-2023

@AlexFong wrote:

Thanks. Seems like double dipping on Dropbox's part but what choice does one have other than OneDrive, Egnyte, Box,...

Exactly, the open and free market is a wonderful commodity. If Dropbox isn't meeting your needs hopefully another provider can 🙂

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Being forced to upgrade due to a shared folder

Being forced to upgrade due to a shared folder

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