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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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Jay
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4 years ago

Hi wuthelotus, thanks for the screenshots.

 

Currently, it isn't possible to share files or folders in a backup, for your own security and privacy. 

 

If you want to share files, you'll need to move or copy them to a folder outside of the Backup elsewhere on your Dropbox account.

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JordiPu
New member | Level 2
4 years ago

Nobody has asked for an extra Dropbox Backup folder. This is ridiculous. 

 

Come back to original and agreed terms of contract with Pro plans. 

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