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wwaag76
Helpful | Level 6
2 months ago
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Can't add a file inside a shared folder when using the desktop app. It says I need permission.

I am the owner of a shared folder that is available on my desktop.  However, I cannot add any files to that folder.  I get an error that I don't have permission.  However, I can add files to that fol...
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    wwaag76
    2 months ago

    Problem solved.  Turned out that the Permission for Everyone for this folder was set to Deny rather than Allow.  Changed to Allow and now everything is working OK.  I found another folder with the same problem, although most were OK.  Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

wwaag76's avatar
wwaag76
Helpful | Level 6
2 months ago

Problem solved.  Turned out that the Permission for Everyone for this folder was set to Deny rather than Allow.  Changed to Allow and now everything is working OK.  I found another folder with the same problem, although most were OK.  Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

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Megan
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2 months ago

Awesome! 

Happy to see that your issue is now resolved wwaag76!

Have a lovely weekend ahead,enjoy! 🤗

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