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RiverGlen
New member | Level 2
7 years ago

How can I create an image url from my Dropbox account?

Can someone please tell me how to get the URL of an image in my folder. I have checked out several suggestions on Google but they don't match up with what I see on my Dropbox window. I cannot see whe...
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  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
    7 years ago
    Also, just to add that sometimes this method may not work - try it and if it does, win, if not you need to go and use a hosting tool I'm afraid.
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Jane
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Hey RiverGlen, thanks a lot for posting us on this sharing inquiry & welcome to our Communty. How are you today? 
 
I’ve posted the same set of steps here previously, though I’d happily repeat for you below: 
 
It’s my understanding that you’re asking about how could go about sharing a link from your account online, hence I’ll send you the relevant steps, as outlined here: 
 
  • Go to your filestructure on your account on the web & hover your cursor over the file or folder you'd like to share and click Share when it appears. 
  • If a link hasn't been created, click Create a link. (On the other hand, if a link was already created, click Copy link.)
  • The link will be copied to your clipboard (Tip: You’ll also receive a notification on the bottom of your screen confirming that). You can then paste it to an email, message, or wherever people can access it.
Additionally, if you're on a Dropbox Professional or Dropbox Business account, you could also modify your shared link permissions. 
 
Please note that the steps above will grant recipients View-only access (which is best for when you need to share a file with a large audience) & everyone with the link will be able to access your content & download it localy. 
 
Please let me know if anything is unclear to you or I have misunderstood, as I remain at your entire disposal should you need further assistance. I’m wishing you a beautiful rest of your day!
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RiverGlen
New member | Level 2
7 years ago

Thank you for your very friendly and helpful answer. I ho[e you too are having a good day.

I want to clarify my question as I perhaps did not define my reason properly.

I have a personal Dropbox account, used primarily for storage.

I need to get the URL so the image can be embedded in an email signature (gmail).

I'm not sure if theis is 'sharing' or not?

Does this make sense ??

    • Mark's avatar
      Mark
      Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
      7 years ago
      Also, just to add that sometimes this method may not work - try it and if it does, win, if not you need to go and use a hosting tool I'm afraid.
      • halsdolphin's avatar
        halsdolphin
        New member | Level 2
        7 years ago

        I wish to make a URL file from an image in my computer so it will be accepted in a bulletin board.

        Nothing more.  Will Dropbox do that?

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