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wuthelotus
Helpful | Level 6
4 years ago

Backed up files/folders can no longer be shared

Hi, I'm using Dropbox on a Mac with Monterey. I have everything backed up to Dropbox & until today I was able to share files & folders simply by clicking on "copy Dropbox link". Today this feature...
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wuthelotus
Helpful | Level 6
4 years ago

Hi Maxbee. Since I made this post they've also replied to me via email, and it seems as if this feature was planned (secretly, I guess) and is here to stay. They claim people were misusing the sharing feature with files that were private, sensitive, whatever. It sounds like bull to me, honestly, and even if it were true I don't understand why everyone else has to suffer because some people don't know how to use the internet. Also, the fact that they couldn't be bothered to announce what is, IMO, a huge change in how backup works, is disappointing to say the least.

I've looked into alternatives and Sync.com looks really promising, I just haven't had the patience to move everything over from Dropbox yet. But I'm really not happy with how they handled this, so I'm definitely exploring other options.

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danbett
Helpful | Level 7
4 years ago

I have the same problem and with no warning, I have posted on a couple of different subjects as I really need this feature re-enabled. I also can't believe that they did this with no waring whatsoever. I pay a couple of hundred pounds a year for pro version etc.. and use it in exactly the same way as you do and now.......

 

Dropbox, please re-enable this feature using a checkbox (with a big fat warning if you must) as it really is a dealbreaker

thanks

 

Dan

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