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RCugs
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Cannot ONLY share sub folder in Paper

I organize many things in many folders within Paper. I have a new project requiring multiple paper docs, and would like to share and collaborate all these with other users. When I try to share the folder, I receive an message saying that they need to be members of the parent folder in order to share this sub folder. I do not want to let them to see the contents of the parent folder, or the other sub folders of that parent folder. Is it not possible to only share a sub folder with other users?  

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
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    Hi RCugs, I'd be happy to help! 

     

    Can you walk me through the exact steps you follow when trying to share your nested folder? 

     

    Do you use the web in order to do so? If so, have you tried a different browser by any chance? Feel free to send me a screenshot of the error message you mentioned above, if this happens again.

     

    Let me know more!

    • RCugs's avatar
      RCugs
      Explorer | Level 3
      Thanks for the quick reply Megan. I’ve tried on both laptops and phone.

      To recreate: open folder I wanted to share (which is nested within another folder), then click three dots, then “share” option. Type email of person I wanted to share with (with optional note), then share in upper right to send it. Pop up appears indicating what I wrote in my original post.

      How do I share a photo with you via my phone?
      • Hannah's avatar
        Hannah
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        Hey RCugs

         

        If you're accessing our Community through your phone, try requesting the desktop version of the site; this will allow you to upload a screenshot to your next response, by clicking on the camera icon above the reply box.

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