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Padidto5
Helpful | Level 5
7 years ago
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How do I leave a shared Dropbox folder?

My friend invited me to share a 3gb folder she had. I accepted. Now I want to leave the folder and cant. I followed the advice from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZoTpNkvPCI The problem is that...
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  • Lusil's avatar
    Lusil
    7 years ago
    Hey Padidto5, 
     
    To remove yourself from the shared folder while you’re a member, try doing so from the website:
    1. Sign in to the website.
    2. Click Files.
    3. Navigate to the shared folder you want to permanently remove from your Dropbox account.
    4. Select the Share button that should appear next to the folder when you hover over it.
    5. Find your name under the list of emails. 
    6. Click on the Can view/Can edit that’s next to your name.
    7. Select Remove my access.
    If you’re not seeing this option or you’re still having trouble with this, let me know. 
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Lusil
Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
7 years ago
Hey Padidto5, 
 
To remove yourself from the shared folder while you’re a member, try doing so from the website:
  1. Sign in to the website.
  2. Click Files.
  3. Navigate to the shared folder you want to permanently remove from your Dropbox account.
  4. Select the Share button that should appear next to the folder when you hover over it.
  5. Find your name under the list of emails. 
  6. Click on the Can view/Can edit that’s next to your name.
  7. Select Remove my access.
If you’re not seeing this option or you’re still having trouble with this, let me know. 
dooruser's avatar
dooruser
New member | Level 2
6 years ago

The only options under the Share button are:

  • Invite via email
  • Add to Trello

There are 13 members on this folder and I'd really prefer not to contact the owner of the folder if possible.  Thanks.

  • hansK's avatar
    hansK
    New member | Level 2
    6 years ago

    I face the same situation: see no option "Remove my access."

    what to do?

    • Lusil's avatar
      Lusil
      Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
      6 years ago

      Hey dooruser and hansK, I'd be more than happy to help!

      To make sure we're on the same page, could you send me a screenshot (without any personal info) of what you see when you click on the Share button next to the shared folder you're trying to remove your access from? 

      Looking forward to hearing back from you!

      • Redthreadmom's avatar
        Redthreadmom
        Explorer | Level 4
        6 years ago
        I am having the same issue. I have MANY files from a shared folder I’d like to remove but can’t see how to do it. These were all shared with me.
  • Doug McIff's avatar
    Doug McIff
    Explorer | Level 4
    4 years ago

    I am having the same problem, Contractor sent me this huge file instead of a page. And i have not way to delete for remove myself. There is no "remove myself" option as shown.

    • Rich's avatar
      Rich
      Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
      4 years ago
      Doug McIff wrote:

      Contractor sent me this huge file instead of a page. And i have not way to delete for remove myself. There is no "remove myself" option as shown.

      You can remove a shared file or folder from your account from your Sharing page. Click the three dots next to a file or folder and you'll see an option to remove it.

       

      • Doug McIff's avatar
        Doug McIff
        Explorer | Level 4
        4 years ago

        That option is not there. I can share, copy, open, download, etc. if i click on share following the other instructions given in pass questions, i get "share with dropbox" or "send a copy". I can't delete either since i don't own the file.

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