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jg2599's avatar
jg2599
Helpful | Level 5
2 years ago

Bring back File Request option in File Explorer.

I used to be able to initiate a "Request Files" by right clicking on the file I wanted the documents to go into.  This is more efficient that having to go to the web version, as I 99.9% work out of the File Explorer on my PC.   Please bring back the option to "Request Files" in the right click menu. 

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  • agilion's avatar
    agilion
    New member | Level 2
    8 months ago

    The request file function from Windows app is really missed. The workaround is "sorta OK" but would really appreciate the direct link. 

    I think Dropbox is trying to discourage people from creating many file requests. We used to create multiple a day when we needed something from the specific client.

    Charge us more for file requests, as long as we can easily create those.

  • Orion C.'s avatar
    Orion C.
    Collaborator | Level 8
    8 months ago

    agilion, there is no need to create multiple file requests for a single client. I have clients for years at a time and only ever create one file request for them. That is where from then forward they will always upload any files they want to upload to me. I tell them it's their encrypted "portal". So that should make things a little easier for you! :D

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