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Claire W.3's avatar
Claire W.3
Helpful | Level 6
12 months ago

Cannot move shared folder if I am not the owner

I am trying to reorganize my dropbox because I literally have thousands of folders, and I need them to be more logically nested.  This is no problem with shared folders that I own, but I can't move a...
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Walter's avatar
Walter
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Hey D P - sorry to hear about this.

Are you getting any particular error when trying to do this via the website or is the site not responding? 

Also, are you using an individual account or a team one? 

D P's avatar
D P
Helpful | Level 6
5 days ago

To move this folder, try contacting the owner of FOLDER_NAME

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  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
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    5 days ago

    Thanks for the clarification D P - much appreciated. 

    Is the folder's owner part of the same family plan or are they using an individual account of their own or even a team account? 

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      D P
      Helpful | Level 6
      4 days ago

      They are not on the same plan.

      • Hannah's avatar
        Hannah
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        4 days ago

        Hey from me as well, d p.

        What kind permissions do you have on the folder?

        Is it possible that the owner of the folder has set any sharing restrictions? That's what the error suggests.

        Have you tried discussing it with them?

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