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Does a shared link change if the file is edited?
I have a shared file in my dropbox, and created a tinyurl for it. Is there a way to replace and rename that file with an update and not break either the dropbox or tinyurl link?
A related question:
If I:
A: edit the original file name to "unedited' ("Cute-Cats" to "Cute-Cats-unedited")
B: download that 'unedited' file, make edits and upload it with the original file name ("Cute-Cats")
then will the document hyperlink link to the original file now named "Cute-Cats-unedited" or will the hyperlink now link to the new file with the original name "Cute-Cats"?
Based on your reply I am understanding that a file hyperlink is a unique link that is attached to the original file, despite future name updates or file updates.
...but just doing a sanity check here. Thanks!
Nancy
Dropbox Community Moderator
Dropbox Community ModeratorHi there, hey_you! Welcome to our Community!
If you download the "Cute-Cats-unedited" file, for example, to your device and rename it to "Cute-Cats”, then upon reuploading it to your Dropbox account, you will end up with two files instead, one under the old name and the edited one under the new name. In this scenario, your shared link will only work for the original “unedited” file.
However, if you keep the same name after editing the file on your computer, then upon reuploading it, the new version will overwrite the old one and the shared link should redirect you to the new updated file instead.
I hope this helps and l am here for any questions you may have!
If you download the "Cute-Cats-unedited" file, for example, to your device and rename it to "Cute-Cats”, then upon reuploading it to your Dropbox account, you will end up with two files instead, one under the old name and the edited one under the new name. In this scenario, your shared link will only work for the original “unedited” file.
However, if you keep the same name after editing the file on your computer, then upon reuploading it, the new version will overwrite the old one and the shared link should redirect you to the new updated file instead.
I hope this helps and l am here for any questions you may have!
