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Hello!
I keep looking for the option but can't find it: how can I block readers from downloading a file? I just need them to be able to read it online, and not allowed to download it.
Is it possible?
@GeorginaPina wrote:
Hello!
How can I block readers from downloading a file? I just need them to be able to read it online, and not allowed to download it.
Hello, @GeorginaPina...
Yes, you can set a password to prevent people from viewing or downloading a file/folder. However, if you need them to be able to VIEW the files/folders then you'll have to give them the password (which means they can download the files/folders).
Below screenshot is from the Shared Links: view-only access Help Center article:
Take a look at my example folder that uses a password to access it, once inside the folder you should see a download button:
SHARING A FOLDER LINK THAT'S PASSWORD PROTECTED:
If you'd like to see how a LINK to a Folder/File with a password is used then look at this zzExampleFolder.
You can view or download everything in my example folder.
HELP CENTER ARTICLES:
You can have set folder permissions. https://www.dropbox.com/help/files-folders/folder-view-only-permissions also look at https://www.dropbox.com/help/files-folders/view-only-access
I would suggest using folders and set a password to it. I just tested and there is a download button if you don't set a password. So I suggest setting an unrecognizable password
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Thanks! Very helpful, I read through it and the password feature is available for Dropbox Business.
🙂
@GeorginaPina wrote:
Hello!
How can I block readers from downloading a file? I just need them to be able to read it online, and not allowed to download it.
Hello, @GeorginaPina...
Yes, you can set a password to prevent people from viewing or downloading a file/folder. However, if you need them to be able to VIEW the files/folders then you'll have to give them the password (which means they can download the files/folders).
Below screenshot is from the Shared Links: view-only access Help Center article:
Take a look at my example folder that uses a password to access it, once inside the folder you should see a download button:
SHARING A FOLDER LINK THAT'S PASSWORD PROTECTED:
If you'd like to see how a LINK to a Folder/File with a password is used then look at this zzExampleFolder.
You can view or download everything in my example folder.
HELP CENTER ARTICLES:
Thanks 310EI
you are correct as usual. I didn't think this thru.. :=(
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if this works and it was a solution, please click on Accept as Solution. Also clicking on Likes would be super. Thanks!
Good point! And thanks for the example folder. I guess then that what I'm looking for is not possible in dropbox. I'll keep searching for alternative options.
Thank you both!!
@GeorginaPina wrote:
Good point! And thanks for the example folder.
I guess then that what I'm looking for is not possible in dropbox. I'll keep searching for alternative options.
Thank you both!!
Hello, @GeorginaPina...
You're welcome for the example folder.
It's not just Dropbox, if you share a file via the internet then it can be downloaded (one way or another). However, you could consider protecting your sensitive documents to be read-only by assigning a password to prevent modifications. It's not a perfect solution but it can be effective (example article below).
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Good luck with your search.
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