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Using Dropbox for wedding
I am currently organizing my wedding. One of the ideas that I have is providing guests with a QR code that direct them to my dropbox. The intent is for them to take pictures on the big day and upload them to the file so that after the wedding I can transfer the pics to shutterfly to make a book. When I asked a friend to try the process she was able to get to the file and was able to look at the pics that I have in there. She however was not able to load any of her own into the account and got the notification " this folder is view only". Is there any way that I can change the settings so that everbody that access the QR code can upload pics?
jordan Sanregret wrote:
She however was not able to load any of her own into the account and got the notification " this folder is view only". Is there any way that I can change the settings so that everbody that access the QR code can upload pics?
Sounds like you used a shared link. The feature you're actually looking for is a File Request. Create one, get the link, and then generate your own QR code for it (plenty of third-party sites can do this for you).
- Mark
Super User II
You will need to use a Dropbox requests link at www.dropbox.com/requests HOWEVER people wont be able to see what is already there - its one or the other I'm afraid.
The shared link you gave out only allows viewing and for people to upload to it you'd need to know their name and email address for them to set up an account
Thank you!
- Rich
jordan Sanregret wrote:
She however was not able to load any of her own into the account and got the notification " this folder is view only". Is there any way that I can change the settings so that everbody that access the QR code can upload pics?
Sounds like you used a shared link. The feature you're actually looking for is a File Request. Create one, get the link, and then generate your own QR code for it (plenty of third-party sites can do this for you).
I will try that.
Thank you
