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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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Maxbee
Helpful | Level 6
4 years ago

Yeah, me neither! Because one hast do ACTIVELY copy the sharing link and actually share it.

Or send the sharing option via Dropbox. How can this happen by accident???

What a stupid explanation to disable this important feature without an option to switch it back on.

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12874638
Helpful | Level 5
4 years ago

So now.. If i want to share a file I have already synced to my backup.. I have to go into dropbox, Reupload it in the dropbox cloud service folder and then share the link. Doubling the storage used and completely removing the efficiency of the service.. what the???

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