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3064 TopicsDoes the file request upload size limit affect trial plans?
The documentation states the following, but despite multiple attempts to upload a 250GB file through the file request feature, it consistently results in an error and the upload does not complete. Since we are currently conducting a Proof of Concept (PoC) and using the Dropbox Business Plus Trial plan, could this limitation be due to the trial version? Customers on Dropbox Professional, Essentials, Business, Business Plus, Standard, Advanced, and Enterprise can receive files up to 250GB in size. Link to the documentation735Views0likes8CommentsNothing happens when I click on the "Create" button to open a file request.
I have been trying for a couple of days to create a new file request but it's not working. Once you click 'Create' the thinking spinning wheel never completes. Tried different folders, tried over multiple days. Google Chrome. nothing... It wont let me link to a screenshot sorry8Views0likes1CommentHow to show a folder for team members in file explorer
Hi all, I promise I have been trying to figure this out from the community, but still can't work it out. A project folder was moved from one location in File Explorer to the other - all good and was fine last time I checked.Someone has since renamed it, but again, seemed to be all good. Now no one in the team (12 of us) can find it on File Explorer - it's disappeared and no one knows why and is worried it's been deleted. I thought let me have a look on Dropbox to see if it's still there - it iss. Phew. But now I can't work out how to get it back. A normal project folder which we can all see looks like this in Dropbox on the 'who can access / modified' side: The problem folder has the above 3rd icon missing 'open in file explorer': Any help appreciated, thank you!129Views0likes3CommentsFrom Musicians to Beginners, There's a Community Just for You!
New to Dropbox or been around a while?Either way, there’s a spot for you here within the Dropbox Community ✨ We’ve got dedicated spaces where people with similar passions, professions, and goals come together to swap tips, tricks, and ideas 🤩. Let’s take a quick tour of our groups🚶♀️. Dropbox for Beginners Group New to Dropbox or just new to the Dropbox Community? Welcome 😁! The Dropbox for Beginners Group is where you’ll find all the advice you need to get started, from the basics of file storage to collaboration tips 👨💻. This is a supportive Community where no question is too basic, and everyone is eager to help. It’s the perfect place to get confident using Dropbox and to connect with others on the same journey 🙌. Photography Group For photographers who live for the perfect shot, this group is packed with people who “get it.” 😉 In the Photography Group, we exchange ideas on how to use Dropbox to manage, share, and backup high-resolution images with ease. It's a place to discuss editing workflows, storage tips, and strategies for getting the most out of your Dropbox space 💪. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this is your Community for all things photography. Musicians Group Calling all rockstars, classical composers, and bedroom DJs! The Musicians Group is the spot where sound creators share how they use Dropbox for everything from file sharing to full-scale album production 😎. It's an ideal space for musicians to connect, learn new workflows, and discuss everything from collaboration techniques to file organization tips, so you can spend less time worrying about tech stuff and more time making music! Jump into these groups, say hello, and start exploring 👋. Whether you’re making music, capturing moments, editing videos, or just beginning your Dropbox journey, there’s a whole Community waiting to support you 🤗. And hey, if there's a group or space you'd love to see here, let us know, we're always open to ideas to make this Community even better for you 😃.12Views0likes0CommentsShared folder empty on devices and online
There is a folder that our band members use to sync songs, images, lyrics, etc. It recently turned up completely empty for all of us, on our devices and on dropbox.com. None of us remembers having done anything, let alone having deleted everything. What can we do to get our files back? Best regards, Alex90Views0likes15CommentsPersistent Shared Links (Regardless of the status of the user who created the link)
Our organization is approximately 45 people. Among other many other uses, we use Dropbox to share links with one another. This helps us locate documents in Windows File Explorer (regardless of the local path on a given machine) and sometimes to support needs on projects. Something we learned the hard way recently is that Dropbox links only last as long as the user who created them. This was extremely disappointing to learn. We were building a database for a project that had thousands of person-hours in it. Crucially, this database needs to live on for our client beyond our involvement. Each row referred to a location on our shared drive where an asset was located. As there are storage limitations within the database platform we were using (AirTable), it made sense to share a link to the location on Dropbox where it was stored. Bonus points that we could control access to that asset on Dropbox's side, rather than having to filter out through access controls within the database. This worked well until we noticed some links were leading to errors we had never seen before. We troubleshooted for some time until we realized all of the broken links were created by users who were no longer with our company. On a project like this, most of the grunt-work was done by temporary interns. This led us to the realization that Dropbox is ill-suited to this task because links are related only to the user, not to the organization paying for the subscription. We have now had to ask our client for a scope change to bring on a different cloud software because of this strange (and frustrating) behaviour. We are testing Google Drive, Box, and One Drive. If any of these platforms allow persistent links, we will be seriously considering moving our entire organization over. Shared links in shared drives should persist indefinitely (or as long as the organization exists and is paying for a dropbox subscription).1.3KViews0likes6CommentsDropbox Link right-click action missing from Windows Explorer
I just noticed that I can't right-click in Windows Explorer and get a link to a dropbox folder or file. Instead there's some "Send Transfer" BS that only allows a share for 7 days. How can I get back the "Copy Dropbox Link" action?Solved1.6KViews0likes4CommentsIssue when trying to share and unshare folders
Hi. I am handing down my old laptop to my son. For that purpose, I want to 'unshare' one of my personal folders that is on it, and share his own folder on it. I can't seem to do it properly. Would appreciate a walk through. ( I tried sharing, and then approving on his email, but I don't see his folder and get a message that he is out of space. even though I have an upgraded account).15Views0likes1Comment