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sonnichs
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Need usage breakdown in bytes for shared-to files

I have a "full" dropbox condition that is probably due to files shared-to me from other users. I need a breakdown of all the shared-to files and the amount they are using.  I looked at the dropbox...
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    Rich
    2 years ago
    sonnichs wrote:

    How do I list files, their share-to or share-from status, and the amount used?

    There is no such feature. You can find a list of your shared folders on your Sharing page. To see their size, you'll need to use the option to Calculate Size for each shared folder.

     

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sonnichs
Explorer | Level 3

Thanks Rich-

  when I click on the "sharing page" is this showing files that I have shared-out to others, or files the others have "shared-in" to me?

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Rich
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2 years ago
sonnichs wrote:

 when I click on the "sharing page" is this showing files that I have shared-out to others, or files the others have "shared-in" to me?

Both. Clicking on one will take you to that folder in your Dropbox, where you can calculate its size.

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