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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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12874638
Helpful | Level 5
4 years ago

What a joke that dropbox has disabled the sharing feature inside backup with no prior warning. They should at least make an option to turn it back on if a User decides they are fine with risking their 'privacy' when sharing links. This was one of the main reasons I use this service, and I don't see how sharing from the backup folder differs in privacy concerns from being able to share from the non backup dropbox folder. 

 

 

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wuthelotus
Helpful | Level 6
4 years ago

Exactly, this was the main reason I decided to stick with Dropbox. My most used feature for sure. They have just completely disrupted my workflow & their "defense" is laughable at best.

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