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Modifying "[...] wants you to add files" message for file requests
I'm using the `file_requests_create` method from the Python SDK to create individualized file requests in a letter writing project for a class of mine. Right now, I have a Dropbox app called "Enduran...
Unfortunately it's not possible to customize the file request like this via the API, or have the file request owned by the app instead of the account, but I'll pass this along as a feature request. I can't promise if or when that might be implemented though.
The name shown in "[...] wants you to add files" comes from the name currently registered on the account that made the file request though, so to control what's shown there you could change the name on your account (via https://www.dropbox.com/account ) or register a separate account for this purpose with the desired name.
Greg-DB
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Dropbox Community ModeratorUnfortunately it's not possible to customize the file request like this via the API, or have the file request owned by the app instead of the account, but I'll pass this along as a feature request. I can't promise if or when that might be implemented though.
The name shown in "[...] wants you to add files" comes from the name currently registered on the account that made the file request though, so to control what's shown there you could change the name on your account (via https://www.dropbox.com/account ) or register a separate account for this purpose with the desired name.
Hi Greg, thanks for letting me know! While I do agree I think it would be cool functionality to have, the alternatives you've proposed seem reasonable and I can just request a new account from my school and name it accordingly. Have an awesome day!
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