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LEC1
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2 years ago

How can users edit files in a folder without affecting their Dropbox quota?

How can a folder be shared so users can access and edit the documents inside the folder without spending their own storage? The folder is over 2GB.
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Nancy
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2 years ago

Hi LEC1, and welcome to our forum. 

 

Do you mind clarifying what kind of updates you’d like them to make to that folder? 

 

Is the folder way over 2GB in size, or is there a small difference? 

 

Let me know, and we can go from there.

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LEC1
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

Way over. Edit excel and word docs.

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    Megan
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    2 years ago

    Hey LEC1, thanks for clarifying! 

     

    In order for this to work, without the end-users having to utilize their own quota, would be to follow this procedure: 

     

    You would be able to send them the folder using a shared link. They would download it locally, edit the content and then in order for them to send it over your way, you'd need to send them a File Request. 

     

    Otherwise, they'd need additional quota, in order to directly access the folder, and edit the content inside it. 

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      LEC1
      New member | Level 2
      2 years ago

      If we shared them as View only - would they be able to download?

    • Megan's avatar
      Megan
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      2 years ago

      Hi LEC1, if it's a view-only shared link, yes.

       

      If it's a view only shared folder, no. They would still need to add the folder to their account first. 

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