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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:
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
Thanks 310EI
you are correct as usual. I didn't think this thru.. :=(
Good point! And thanks for the example folder. I guess then that what I'm looking for is not possible in dropbox. I'll keep searching for alternative options.
Thank you both!!
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