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Help - need to share files privately - group members want to be anonymous
How can I share a document with a group of people and not have each member of the group see the other members? I have a very large file I need comments on - but my group members do not want to share ...
- I want to clarify something...
The suggestion I made did NOT involve a share link to the file (though share links are discussed on the same help article that I referenced). When you select a file and click share you now have two options; creating a link or inviting someone to the file. I am referring to inviting someone to the file. This is done in a way that is similar to a shared folder. An invitation to view the file is sent to the person and only that person can see it.
ioa wrote:
How can I do this so the people I invite cannot download the document, they can only view the document and comment on it? Thank you again for your help!Hello, ioa...
Unfortunately you cannot prevent people from downloading files (view this Forum post).
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 (view search).
RELATED ARTICLE:No worries... you're welcome for the help.
ioa wrote:
Lastly - I am on DB Pro - I do not see when a member of a group looks at a file unless they comment or edit the file. Shouldn't I be able to see each time they view the file?
Hello...
You can read through my old forum post regarding using a URL shortening service that tracks how often your links are clicked (examples included).
It may not be what you had in mind but I figured it's worth a look just in case you're interested.
- I'm Back...
Thank you for all of the help last week! I have a one more additional question - using the same parameters as I did before, (inviting a number of people with or without dropbox accounts to view and comment on a file - trying to keep each person's participation private from the others) - my new question is, How can I do this so the people I invite cannot download the document, they can only view the document and comment on it? Thank you again for your help!
ioa wrote:
How can I do this so the people I invite cannot download the document, they can only view the document and comment on it? Thank you again for your help!Hello, ioa...
Unfortunately you cannot prevent people from downloading files (view this Forum post).
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 (view search).
RELATED ARTICLE:No worries... you're welcome for the help.
