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Pass Hill
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5 years ago
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Allow to download a file

Is it possible using Dropbox to send a direct link (not email) to someone else so it's possible for him/her to download (not only view) my file? Dropbox guidelines & advices do not give answers conce...
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    Hannah
    5 years ago
    Hey Pass Hill, thanks for posting in Dropbox Community!

    With Dropbox, you can create a shareable link to any file or folder in your Dropbox account. Anyone with the link can view and download the contents, but can’t edit them.

    This article will give you all the info you need and steps on how to create a shared link.

    Let me know if you have any questions!
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trezaveliimgmt
New member | Level 2
3 years ago

thanks for the help. i purchased it on the dropbox shop. so the seller must have a download restriction for the files if i dont see a download option? @Rich

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Jay
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3 years ago

Hi trezaveliimgmt, it depends on what type of content the seller made and the restrictions involved. 

 

Bear in mind that the Dropbox Shop will end on July 7th, so if you're not getting the content you need, you might need to ask the seller to send you the files another way.

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