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lindsayihart1's avatar
lindsayihart1
New member | Level 2
2 months ago

My file request link is suddenly opening to a white screen

Near the end of huge project that has directed folks to a request link.  It did open to an upload screen, now it's a white page.

 

PLEASE HELP!!!

  • BenDBX's avatar
    BenDBX
    2 months ago

    Hi Everyone,

     

    Our engineering team has implemented a fix. File requests should now work as intended. If you are still experiencing any issues with file requests, reply here and we can take a closer look.

     

    Thanks,

    Ben

  • SolutionsLo's avatar
    SolutionsLo
    Explorer | Level 4
    When loading file request links it gives an error. 
    
    And the screen remains blank, not allowing files to be uploaded.

     

  • GemmaQuaid's avatar
    GemmaQuaid
    New member | Level 2

    I am trying to create a new file request but it's not working. When I click on it nothing happens at all. 

     

    I've tried clearing cache and cookies and also from a incognito window but still nothing. 

     

    Is there a known issue? 

    • Walter's avatar
      Walter
      Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff

      Hey GemmaQuaid - I just wanted to mention that our team is aware of this issue and currently looking into it.

       

      For more information and updates, you can have a  look at our status page as well.

      • jburger04's avatar
        jburger04
        New member | Level 2

        Also keeping this conversation alive. I'm also having the same problem. I have a File Request button but it's non-functional. I can't get into any of my previous file requests, and the links I send from them go to a blank screen. I've cleared my cache and restarted to no avail. I was able to create a new file request on my smartphone but it also goes to a blank page. 

  • jelboy's avatar
    jelboy
    New member | Level 2

    As of today the file request "button" no longer reacts such that I cannot create a file request. I also tried creating a folder and choosing file request from within the folder. Choosing that option takes me to the File Request page but does not open the window to create the request. I've tried several browsers and tried incognito and nothing helped.

  • mrkdlx's avatar
    mrkdlx
    New member | Level 2

    Yeah, I'm just replying to keep this alive, since all my file requests went blank, too.

    • BenDBX's avatar
      BenDBX
      Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager

      Hi Everyone,

       

      We are actively investigating the cause of this outage and working towards a resolution. I will share any news here as soon as it becomes available.

      • RobTicho's avatar
        RobTicho
        New member | Level 2

        Thanks, Ben. We're also experiencing the issue with the file request outage. 

  • sinocikid's avatar
    sinocikid
    New member | Level 2

    this is business account

    But after click the bottom, no any response.

    Do you know why?

     

     

  • CCn2's avatar
    CCn2
    New member | Level 2

    I have the same problem. People can't upload content to the link I sent them. It's a white screen.

     

     

     

     

    • sinocikid's avatar
      sinocikid
      New member | Level 2

      I cannot create a file request. Do you see it? Why

    • Rich's avatar
      Rich
      Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II

      It's been flagged with Engineering. If we hear anything back we'll update this thread.

  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II

    It would seem that there's currently an outage. A File Request that I use for testing produces the same blank white page.

     

     

     

     

     

    • Mark's avatar
      Mark
      Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II

      Oh, somebody has merged things together.... while I was replying!

       

      Yes as a few people have noticed it looks like a temp Dropbox outage. 

      • lindsayihart1's avatar
        lindsayihart1
        New member | Level 2

        Their support folks have now emailed me.  I told them the Community was reporting a system-wide issue.  I'll post what they tell me.

         

        Thanks everyone!

         

  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
    Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II

    Is it doing that for everybody or just you? 

     

    Have you tried clearing cache/cookies etc.?

  • daranmotion's avatar
    daranmotion
    New member | Level 2

    Hi,

     

    I was sent an upload link and when I opened it to start uploading videos the page is blank. Does anyone know if Drop box is having issues?

     

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