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Hello! I keep looking for the option but can't find it: how can I block readers from downloading a file? I just need them to be able to read it online, and not allowed to download it. Is it p...
GeorginaPina wrote:
Hello!
How can I block readers from downloading a file? I just need them to be able to read it online, and not allowed to download it.
Hello, GeorginaPina...
Yes, you can set a password to prevent people from viewing or downloading a file/folder. However, if you need them to be able to VIEW the files/folders then you'll have to give them the password (which means they can download the files/folders).
Below screenshot is from the Shared Links: view-only access Help Center article:
Take a look at my example folder that uses a password to access it, once inside the folder you should see a download button:
SHARING A FOLDER LINK THAT'S PASSWORD PROTECTED:
If you'd like to see how a LINK to a Folder/File with a password is used then look at this zzExampleFolder.
- Password = share
You can view or download everything in my example folder.
HELP CENTER ARTICLES:
Chris_J
Super User alumni
Super User alumniYou can have set folder permissions. https://www.dropbox.com/help/files-folders/folder-view-only-permissions also look at https://www.dropbox.com/help/files-folders/view-only-access
I would suggest using folders and set a password to it. I just tested and there is a download button if you don't set a password. So I suggest setting an unrecognizable password
Thanks! Very helpful, I read through it and the password feature is available for Dropbox Business.
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