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New files added, are not synced to shared folder
Hello, I have been given access to a collegue’s dropbox. Alter creation of my own basic Dropbox account i successfully downloaded his complete file folder content but when i want to add a new file...
Emmanuel65 wrote:
Alter creation of my own basic Dropbox account i successfully downloaded his complete file folder content but when i want to add a new file is not synchronised to the shared environnement ...
Were you invited to join a shared folder where upon acceptance, the folder automatically appeared in your account, or were you sent a shared link to the folder and you had to save it to your own account?
If it was the latter, you were sent a view-only link that only allows you to view or download the files. You don't have edit access to the original folder and it doesn't sync to the original.
In order for files you add to the folder to sync back to the owner's folder, they need to invite you to join the share.
Rich
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Emmanuel65 wrote:
Alter creation of my own basic Dropbox account i successfully downloaded his complete file folder content but when i want to add a new file is not synchronised to the shared environnement ...
Were you invited to join a shared folder where upon acceptance, the folder automatically appeared in your account, or were you sent a shared link to the folder and you had to save it to your own account?
If it was the latter, you were sent a view-only link that only allows you to view or download the files. You don't have edit access to the original folder and it doesn't sync to the original.
In order for files you add to the folder to sync back to the owner's folder, they need to invite you to join the share.
Thank you so much for your prompt and accurate return !. I have received a shared link instead of an invitation to join the share. That's exactly the case.
Best wishes
Emmanuel
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