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Shared link asks viewers to request access. Why does this happen?
Greetings. I have a shared file set to be viewable by anyone with the link, and I've sent the link to those I want to view the file (see screenshot). However, when they access the link, Dropbox states they "do not have access to this file" and offers the option to request access, which I must individually approve. I have other files configured with these same settings, and those with whom I've shared those links can access them without any separate approval. I don't know why this particular file is different. Am I missing something?
How can I prevent other users from downloading an eBook?
I'm selling an eBook that customers will download from a link received in their email. I only want the customers who paid for the eBook to be able to download it. I don't want an unscrupulous person to forward the email (and, thus, the link) to anyone who has not paid me to receive it. Is there any way to ensure that behind the scenes with Dropbox? I have read that there are options for an expiration of the link, but I don't want to have to change the link constantly - plus, I won't know when someone is buying the eBook to go in and update the link for that purpose. Any help/ideas you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Mark
Can I send a link that'll open up to a local file instead of the website?
Hi all Is there a way to send a local link to a Dropbox file? My wife and I use the same Dropbox account to share files. If I want to call her attention to a file, I can send a regular Dropbox link, but it'll open up a browser and show her the file at dropbox.com, when I know full well the file is available to her on her local Dropbox folder. It would just save me saying "hey there's a file in dropbox, it's in the X folder, subfolder Y, it's called blah blah". Both using Macs. thanks!
No option to copy the link to a folder so I can share it
I've downloaded a folder to Dropbox but can't get a link to send it to others. When i right-click on the folder, i usually get a dropdown screen giving me a link to the folder which i can copy and paste in an e-mail. i'm not getting the link this time around. Am i doing something wrong?
Suspended sharing activity because of a violation of Dropbox’s Terms of Service
Hello, I've been having trouble sharing a file or folder for days I always get the message: Can’t share file We’ve suspended your sharing activity because of a violation of Dropbox’s Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy, and Terms of Service or Services Agreement. I am not aware of any rule violations, no option from the link https://help.dropbox.com/share/banned-links applies to me. The Chatbot can't help, waiting 24 hours doesn't help either. i use this all day every day for work.
Dropbox Business - No Option to Share Link from Computer
I have now lost the option to right click on a file in Windows Explorer then select Dropbox> Copy Dropbox link. The only option now showing under the Dropbox submenu is "Send a copy (business)". I use the copy Dropbox link option multiple times a day and wondering if there is a way to get that option back. I saw a previous from October where the Accepted Solution was to uninstall and reinstall Dropbox. I have tried that twice and it did not fix the issue. Still only have "Send a copy (business)" as the only option and I can't "Copy Dropbox link" The version installed is 192.4.4605 - which is the same version on my other computer and I don't have this issue on that computer.
