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TBD2023
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3 days ago

When opening a shared link using Gmail, it alters the URL.

As I prepare to send a press release to my media contacts with my Dropbox folder link (that has view-only permissions) included, I've found that the link works only a few times after I click it in my...
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Megan
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3 days ago

Hey TBD2023, let's see what we can find about this together!

Do you notice this behavior only when you try to open your shared link through your Gmail?

For instance, if you simply copy and paste the shared link on your browser, does the same thing happen then? 

Also, you mentioned that the actual link works in the beginning, and then you start seeing the 400 error, right?

If I were you, I'd also try a different shared link just to notice if it acts the same way.

Keep me posted, and we'll take it from there! 

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