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Bowman G.'s avatar
Bowman G.
New member | Level 1
10 years ago
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Prevent downloads for files in a shared link

I'd like to be able to share a folder of files to be viewed, but no downloaded, I cannot find where to disable this feature...
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Matteo87
New member | Level 2
8 years ago

will be a great fiture to share a files/pictures/vidoes without allowing the other user to download it.

i figure out this as a 3rd option in sharing menu

 

  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
    8 years ago

    That's not possible. If something can be viewed on the Internet, then it can be downloaded (and in most cases, has to be downloaded to the browser cache to be viewed).

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    Daphne
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
    5 years ago
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    You can disable downloads for files within a shared link with Dropbox Professional and Business subscriptions!

    Find out more about this here.

    Thanks for sharing!