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alekso89
Helpful | Level 7
7 months ago

Get / Make Public and Temporary link for files

Hi everyone! I use the API https://content.dropboxapi.com/2/files/upload to upload files. After uploading, I get the file ID. I'm trying to figure it out, but it doesn't work out, how do I get publ...
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iNeil's avatar
iNeil
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7 months ago

Hi alekso89​, 

If you would like to download a file directly from a shared link, you can achieve this action by including the dl=1 parameter in the shared link. For further information, please review the following link:

- How to force a shared link to download or render

That said, you should avoid modifying shared links beyond the documented parameters outlined in our help center article. Making other modifications can corrupt the link and cause it to fail. 

alekso89's avatar
alekso89
Helpful | Level 7
7 months ago

Hi iNeil​,

I'm not interested in downloading files yet. At the moment, I need to display an image without a viewer, directly. The parameter in the URL string "raw=1" will give an extra redirect, which is not exactly good for me.

I read that we can replace www.dropbox.com -> dl.dropboxusercontent.com and everything will work, I checked, everything works. In fact, "raw=1" and what I tried are the same thing, but there is no redirect in the second option.

  • iNeil's avatar
    iNeil
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    7 months ago

    Hi alekso89​,

    You are correct that adding "raw=1" to the URL of a shared link will cause an HTTP redirect. The "raw=1" query parameter is used to bypass the preview page and allow your browser to directly render the file.

    In relation to replacing www.dropbox.com with dl.dropboxusercontent.com, I’ve moved this forum post to the Create, Upload, and Share section to better assist with your inquiry with the shared link.

    • alekso89's avatar
      alekso89
      Helpful | Level 7
      7 months ago

      I hope someone will answer me.

      • Jay's avatar
        Jay
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        6 months ago

        HI alekso89, in order to understand what you're requesting, please could you provide more information on what you're looking for, as you mentioned that everything works on your end after changing the URL?

        Are you also using an API app to create these links, or are you going to be doing these changes manually?

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