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Kamalrjn
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7 years ago

Generate downloadable links

We have a huge quantity of files that are shared across geo's using Dropbox, when the share link is generated, it looks in this format : https://www.dropbox.com/s/yeywy64jyfkq/BU_3Dr.BMA?dl=0 Since...
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Greg-DB
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7 years ago

Yes, the Dropbox API does offer a way to programmatically create shared links like that. 

Note that the other forum thread isn't exactly describing what you want to do though.

To create shared links using the Dropbox API, you should use the /2/sharing/create_shared_link_with_settings endpoint:

https://www.dropbox.com/developers/documentation/http/documentation#sharing-create_shared_link_with_settings

That's a link to the documentation for the HTTPS endpoints themselves, but we recommend using one of the official SDKs if possible:

https://www.dropbox.com/developers/documentation

Those have corresponding native methods for the HTTPS endpoints. 

The SDKs each come with documentation that show how to get started with them, if you wish to use one.

You may also wish to review our Getting Started guide:

https://www.dropbox.com/developers/reference/getting-started

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