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Rich O.
New member | Level 1
9 years ago

Upgrade required for access to shared folder

Hello, I apologize for being a DropBox rookie.  Someone sent me an invite to a shared folder but DropBox says I have no space and I need to upgrade to be able to accept the invite.  I don't use DropB...
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Mark
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9 years ago

As far as I know, when I download a file it only goes to my computer, not taking up drop box space, is that right?

No, thats not right I'm afraid. 

Shared folder = in your Dropbox = uses your quota. 

If you JUST need download access reject the share and ask the person to send you a shared link (www.dropbox.com/help/167)

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