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Being redirected to old pages when clicking on links to Dropbox pages
When I click on links to take me to Dropbox pages, I am instantly redirected to an old page and can't get out. I have tried logging out and back in, back can't shake it. In other words, I am jammed u...
I don't know how better to explain.
I review films and producers regularly post press materials on Dropbox.
I regularly access them there. I need them for reviews.
Recently, when I go to my Dropbox account, I get the page below.
When I use their direct link, I get the page below. I know they've posted.
Maybe my account is corrupted? How can I get rid of it and start all over again?
I'd appreciate talking to someone by phone. [personal information removed per the Community's Guidelines].
I try accessing https://www.dropbox.com/personal/GHOSTS%20OF%20THE%20VOID.
Chet
Rich
Super User II
Super User II
chetkozl wrote:
I try accessing https://www.dropbox.com/personal/GHOSTS%20OF%20THE%20VOID.
That's not a valid shared link. Instead of creating an actual shared link, they just copied the URL from the address bar of their browser. Such a URL will only work for the owner. You need to go back to the owner and ask them for a valid link.
And the reason it keeps showing you the same page is that the link is trying to open that folder in your own account, is unable to find it, so it just shows you your main Dropbox page.
The original link they provided sent me there, too. Then they sent the proprietary link I sent you.
Okay, we'll see if the next one happens the same way. Many reviewers use these links so they must be working for somebody.
Thanks.
Chet K
There's just a "click here" button, no actual link. It takes me to that I sent you.
- Jay
Dropbox Staff
Hi chetkozl, that link would only work if you have the exact same folder structure on your Dropbox account, so it isn't a shared link.
I'd recommend contacting the person who shared you this link and ask them to create a shared link for you to access the data.
