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FdoIsidro1's avatar
FdoIsidro1
Explorer | Level 3
8 months ago

Uploading a file from my computer directly to a Client's DropBox account

I received a DropBox link from my client who wanted me to upload certain files I have on my computer to his DropBox folder.  If I hit the link, I can see his DropBox file and the different folders where I need to upload the file.  But no option allows me to "Upload files from a Computer" .  Do I need to have a DropBox account?  Please help

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    8 months ago

    It sounds like a normal shared link, which is one-way read-only, meaning you can't upload any information there. 

     

    You'll need to ask them to create a file request using the steps I provided previously.

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

    Hi FdoIsidro1, thanks for messaging the Community!

     

    Was this a shared link to view a folder?

     

    Could you check with them if they could create a file request for you to upload files?

     

    This will help me to assist further!

    • FdoIsidro1's avatar
      FdoIsidro1
      Explorer | Level 3

      Thanks for your reply.  I believe this was a shared link as it was sent to others so that they can individually upload their documents.  I'm able to go into the link and I can see there more than 30 folders, each with a name.  But when I open the folder with my name on it, there is no way to upload files from my computer.

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

        It sounds like a normal shared link, which is one-way read-only, meaning you can't upload any information there. 

         

        You'll need to ask them to create a file request using the steps I provided previously.

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