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HRB
New member | Level 2
8 years ago

How do I share a folder so the members can add but not delete files/folders?

I need a folder that can be shared with my team.  I need one original folder that keeps the updates with the members but I don't want them to be able to delete original documents..?! Is this possib...
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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    8 years ago

    That's not possible. The only permissions to a shared folder are full edit, or view-only. You cannot create a shared folder that allows uploads (basically, modify rights) without also allowing edit and delete capabilities.

     

    For uploads only, you can create a File Request. They will be able to upload files to your account, but will not be able to see them once uploaded (so they can't delete them either).

     

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Rich
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8 years ago

That's not possible. The only permissions to a shared folder are full edit, or view-only. You cannot create a shared folder that allows uploads (basically, modify rights) without also allowing edit and delete capabilities.

 

For uploads only, you can create a File Request. They will be able to upload files to your account, but will not be able to see them once uploaded (so they can't delete them either).

 

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