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Larry T.'s avatar
Larry T.
Explorer | Level 3
8 years ago

Why do I have to approve someone before they can add a shared folder?

I just noticed this started happening: I create a folder, invite someone to share it and they now have to have me approve that sharing. In the past, I would just invite them and they had immediate ac...
  • Mark's avatar
    8 years ago
    That only happens if they accept it and leave it later on, or reject it initially.

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