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shared links and view only
Is there a way to send someone a shared link and to make that file view only? I want to send some examples of my work to potential employers, but I would prefer that the contents of the file not be e...
- It is: just send them a shared link.
If you are 'testing' the link it will allow editing as Dropbox will realise you are actually opening your own file - No. All it does is stops them editing it.
They are free to download it, take images off it etc. They just cannot edit YOUR version.
dmbguy wrote:
Would the shared link also prevent the recipient from, say, copying and pasting the contents of the file? Or does it just prevent them from editing the actual material in my file on Dropbox?Hello...
Mark has answered your question, however, if you're curious... you can view my example folder so that you'll have a better understanding of what your recipients will see after clicking on your shared links.
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Is there a way to disable the dowload option with a view-only shared link?
- Rich
Super User II
KaChing wrote:
Is there a way to disable the dowload option with a view-only shared link?
No, there isn't.
Thanks! Do you have any suggestions on what I could do or use alternatively?
- MarkAnything you send on the internet can be downloaded on to another persons machine - regardless of what sort of protection sites claim to do.
If its really that critical it isnt downloaded then dont send it via the web.
