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wenner
2 months agoExplorer | Level 4
Password-protected links should allow direct download without login or register
When I share a file or folder and create a password-protected link, it would be great if, when someone opens it, they aren’t asked to log in or register — clicking the download button should simply download the file.
3 Replies
- Walter2 months ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this wenner - I've noted your feedback in our system and you can let us know if you have anything else to add.
In the meantime, have you considered using these steps to force your shared links to download?
- wenner2 months agoExplorer | Level 4
Hi Jay
When someone opens the shared link and enters the password, they just want to download the file — but instead, the system asks them to log in or register. It would be much better if, after entering the password, they could directly download the file without needing to sign in.
Of course, there’s a small link at the bottom that says “Download only,” but I think that’s unnecessary.(Please see the attached screenshot for reference.)
- Jay2 months ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hi wenner, thanks for posting today!
Could you clarify what you mean when users are asked to log in to access the shared link?
Any other info or screenshots, without any personal information, would be helpful!
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