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Michelle Barry
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8 months ago

How can I hide members' email addresses from other members using the shared folder?

Hi it has been brought to my attention that when I share a file with a member staff they can click on all members before clicking into the file and they can view everyone's email addresses. I have ne...
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Megan
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8 months ago

Hey Michelle Barry, what steps did you follow when creating a shared link? 

Also, would you mind clarifying where you were able to see the email addresses? Feel free to send me a screenshots in order for me to have a visual, but omit any personal info shown there.

Thanks!

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Michelle Barry
Explorer | Level 3
8 months ago

 

 

 

Here are the screen shots you can see it says how many members have access to the folder, and then you click on the members a list will appear as above and if you click on each name there email address is then shown?

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    Megan
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    8 months ago

    Hey Michelle Barry!

    It looks like these are members that are added to your folder with viewing permissions.

    I'd suggest that you either remove them from the folder using these steps, or create a new folder. Once you do that you can then follow the steps mentioned here in order to create a shared link, and then send it over to them individually. 

    If you have any questions, I'm always at your service. 

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