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Share a folder via the API
Hi All,
I am looking for a way to share a folder once it has been created via the FileRequest process.
I'm using the API to send a file request, when the requestee has uploaded the file, ...
If you just want a shared link to the folder, you can use /2/sharing/create_shared_link_with_settings.
Or, if you want to share the folder itself so it can be added to another account, you can use /2/sharing/share_folder to make it into a shared folder, and /2/sharing/add_folder_member to invite other people to it.
The Sharing Guide may also be helpful.
Greg-DB
Dropbox Community Moderator
Dropbox Community ModeratorIf you just want a shared link to the folder, you can use /2/sharing/create_shared_link_with_settings.
Or, if you want to share the folder itself so it can be added to another account, you can use /2/sharing/share_folder to make it into a shared folder, and /2/sharing/add_folder_member to invite other people to it.
The Sharing Guide may also be helpful.
That's great. Working perfectly 👍
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