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Ell2
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5 months ago

How can I tell if a user has viewed files in a shared folder of mine?

I have set up a Dropbox folder with multiple files of which I am the owner and the other party has access to view (not to edit nor to share). It’s imperative (legal situation) that I figure out if th...
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Jay
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5 months ago

Hi @Ell2, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

 

As it sounds like you're referring to a shared folder, you would be able to see some information about file activity.

 

With viewer info, you can also see when a user is viewing a file, and if you're on some specific plans, you can see when they last accessed it.

 

If you have any further queries, feel free to message back.

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