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vsrc
3 years agoNew member | Level 2
Error 404 on a shared link
I keep getting a 404 error on a link shared by a co-worker. I was able to open it few hours ago - and now all of sudden it does not work anymore. Co-worker has neither deleted the link nor removed the shared link that the folder was associated with. Would kindly appreciate advice on potential steps I can take to try to solve this.
- JayDropbox StaffHi vsrc, thanks for messaging the Community.
If there is a 404 message, it means that the URL no longer exists.
This could be due to the the link itself being deleted, or the file or folder it's referring to being deleted.
Can they confirm that the shared link still exists on the same file on their account?
This will help me to assist further! - DashSVKNew member | Level 2
Hello,
After creating a link for sharing it does not work (404) when used by someone other than me when I'm logged in and neither does sending invites work. It says I've reached a limit though I've sent only two invites last week.
What could be the issue? Some users say they had suspicious files but I have only photos and videos.
- MarkSuper User II
Hi DashSVK
If thats happening your sharing rights have been removed - either due to suspicious files, or, spamming via referrals (i.e. there have been complaints). It is possible that its a false positive.
Hopefully somebody will pick this up on Monday when support opens and help you.
- MeganDropbox Staff
- DashSVKNew member | Level 2
Hi,
It works now so it seems all is well again.
Thanks.
- giulia111New member | Level 2Hello everybody,I have a problem. I sent a link to my clients, but they're saying that they’re getting a 404 error. I'm sure that I didn't delete the file/folder. Everything seems working, because I'm the only one who can open correctly the file by that link.Thank you.
- MeganDropbox Staff
- kathycapNew member | Level 2
Yesterday all clients started getting error 404 on ALL shared links - worked fine before and now NO links are working. business depends on clients accessing these links to see business profiles of companies they may want to buy. Need this up and running NOW. Can anyone help? been thru all trouble shooting ideas with no success.
- kathycapNew member | Level 2
thank you but don't believe that's the case. seems unlikely that every single unique link i've sent has all of a sudden (within hours of it working) are banned. these are separate unique links that have different content and ALL are not working. NO content has been banned.
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