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EasyEd's avatar
EasyEd
Explorer | Level 3
5 months ago

How can I share a link to a particular file and not the whole folder?

Hi,
New user here.
I am trying to share an image in a YouTube comment. I know how to create a link and post it in a YouTube comment. The problem is - how do I exclude everybody who clicks on the link from seeing the whole folder and other folders of images when I only want them to see the one linked image?
TIA for any response!
-Ed-

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4 Replies

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
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    5 months ago

    Hi there EasyEd - thanks for using Dropbox and welcome to the Community!

    You should be able to link to a single file and not the whole folder normally. Can you confirm that you're following these steps to create a view-only link to the file you'd like to post in the comment? 

    Thanks!

  • EasyEd's avatar
    EasyEd
    Explorer | Level 3
    5 months ago

    Hi,

    I'm using the mobile app on a phone. I don't see manage anywhere. All I seem to be able to do is create link for pasting.

    -Ed-

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
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    5 months ago

    Hey EasyEd, let me also jump in here! 

    Here are the exact Dropbox mobile app steps that you'd need to follow, in order to create a shared link for a particular file. 

    Can you give it a go, and then check on an incognito tab on your browser to confirm that you can only view this particular file? 

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
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    5 months ago

    Hey EasyEd - just circling back to see if you managed to give our suggestion a go and if it worked for you after all. 

    Let us know when you get the chance! 

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