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What does the "Delete from your Dropbox account and all devices" message mean?
Using the macOS desktop app.
I'm deleting files from Dropbox via Finder like I do in non-Dropbox folders.
Please explain what it's asking simply, I do not understand and do not want to do ...
Rich
Super User II
Super User IIHow did it become a "shared folder" if I didn't specifically make it one?
A folder can't become shared on its own. If it has the share icon, then you either invited someone to the folder and you're the owner, or it's a folder that you were invited to by someone else and they're the owner. Creating a link to a folder, regardless of whether it's a view-only or edit link, doesn't change the icon of the folder.
If I delete files I no longer want my client to have access to via the way I was doing so above, are you saying the folder will still exist on their end until they decide to delete it?
If it's a shared folder and you simply delete the folder from your account, you're not unsharing it or removing anyone elses access. You're just removing your own access temporarily. Any other member will still have access to the folder.
If you own the folder and you don't want anyone else to have access, you need to unshare the folder. Unsharing a folder turns it back to a regular folder.
Thank you for the response.
I created a folder like I always do and then copied the URL by right clicking the folder and then pasting that link in a text message to them. I did not create a shared folder, it just was one. I do not understand why the application has changed its behavior. I've been using Dropbox since the late 2000s and this isn't normal app behavior.
- Mark
I created a folder like I always do and then copied the URL by right clicking the folder and then pasting that link in a text message to them
That doesnt work and never ever has done. Because that folder URL (i.e. it will be something like 'www.Dropbox.com/My Work/Reports' is specific to your own account. Thats why they are being asked to log in because its assuming they are on the wrong account.
To send a shared link to a file (or folder) you need to follow this: https://help.dropbox.com/share/create-and-share-link
