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slimy_asparagus
2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Invites to shared folders
I used to be able to invite friends to have edit access to particular folders. This no longer seems to be possible. Am I missing something. I am on the free plan. I feel a bit nervous about handing o...
- 2 years ago
Hi slimy_asparagus, you should be able to share a folder, using these steps.
Do you have any issues when you try to follow them?
Jay
2 years agoDropbox Staff
Hi slimy_asparagus, thanks for bringing this to our attention.
What error are you getting when attempting to invite users to shared folders?
This will help me to assist further!
- slimy_asparagus2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
No error messages. Just in the past I was able to share a folder and a dialog would come up that would mean I could enter people's emails. I can no longer find that functionality.
I can still send people an edit link, but there maybe people who have access to the message that theoretically should not have edit access.
- Megan2 years agoDropbox Staff
Hi slimy_asparagus, you should be able to share a folder, using these steps.
Do you have any issues when you try to follow them?
- slimy_asparagus2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Thanks. I am not sure why I could not do this the other day as I have done it many times before. May be I was too stressed.
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