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Fairsarae
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago
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view only link for everyone says Join Folder, Copy to Dropbox, Download. I DON'T want Join Folder.

I create printables I share on Etsy, and because the files are so large, I send a dropbox folder link. It USED to be that the page the link went to would have the choices at top Copy to Dropbox and D...
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    JasonSilverDBX
    2 years ago
    🗯 Important Update: Removal of the Join Folder Option from View-Only Shared Folder Links 🗯
     
    We introduced the capability to join a folder directly from a view-only link to make collaboration even easier.  While well meaning, we don’t always get it right.  We've heard your concerns, and after careful consideration, we've decided to remove this feature.  This change will be implemented within the next couple of days by mid March.
     
    Going forward, recipients visiting a view-only folder link will no longer see the option to Join Folder. No action or setting modification is required on your part. This change affects both new and existing view-only folder links.
     
    Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we encourage you to share any further thoughts or questions you might have.
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Hannah
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2 years ago

Hey David125, since we understood that your comments were feedback on an existing feature, we moved the post to the "support" section of the Community, let's say.

 

But your comments have already been passed along to our team.

 

Thanks!

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SaTLDN
Helpful | Level 5
2 years ago

Hi Hannah,

 

Just want to add another voice to say that the 'join folder' button needs to go. About 50% of our transfers which should just be available for download are having the 'join folder' clicked on in error by our clients. Needs to have the option to remove it please!

 

 

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