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eaev
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10 months ago

Can't access shared folder metadata

Hello, I have a folder that has been shared with me (I am a co-owner), from which I need to download several files. I am trying to do this with the dropbox Python API so that I don't have to manuall...
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eaev
New member | Level 1
10 months ago

Thank you! Yes, I am more saying that the development team should consider removing that stipulation - shared folders should count towards the uploader's storage space instead of the person it is shared with, unless that person wants to download it. There is a lot about Dropbox I don't understand, but from a new user's perspective it seems like having to keep the original shared link around anytime I want to access the folder (instead of just being able to view it from my account) is a pain.

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