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How to Leave a Shared Folder
I'm relatively new to DropBox, and I'm using DropBox Basic, with no interest in upgrading to Pro at this time. A client has shared a folder with me that includes many subfolders, and I have just rea...
Here you go. Should work. I just did it myself and I didn't own the folder. It worked perfectly.
1. Hit Sharing button
2. You will get a list of folders that are shared with you. Click on the share box beside the one you want to get rid of.
3. You can't manage the folder but you will notice a box that states that you can edit this folder. Click on 'Can edit'.
4. Now you will notice 'Remove my access' in red. Click on it.
5. You will be asked if you want to keep a copy of the folder. I declined and the folder was deleted from dropbox.
Hope this helps.
Dermot
I tried followed those instructions on the main folder that's shared with me, and also on one of the subfolders. Neither gives me "Remove my access" as an option. Ideally I'd like to remove my access to subfolders, not the main folder. Below I'm inserting pictures of what I see, first for the main folder, and secondly for the subfolder. Does anyone have further advice? Do I need to use the desktop app instead of the website to get the desired option? Thanks!
What I see when clicking the "Share" link for the main folder: (names/emails omitted)
What I see when clicking the "Share" link for a subfolder:
