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Sus_n
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2 years ago

Can I still access my shared folders after changing my email?

Hi, I would like to change my email address in my Basci Dropbox account. Do I still have access to the externally shared folders afterwards or does the external partner who shares files and folder...
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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    2 years ago
    Sus_n wrote:

    Do I still have access to the externally shared folders afterwards or does the external partner who shares files and folders with me have to give a new share to my new email again?

    You'll still have access to all of the shared folders you're currently a member of. Any new folder invitations would need to be sent to the new address.

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Rich
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2 years ago
Sus_n wrote:

Do I still have access to the externally shared folders afterwards or does the external partner who shares files and folders with me have to give a new share to my new email again?

You'll still have access to all of the shared folders you're currently a member of. Any new folder invitations would need to be sent to the new address.

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