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Padidto5
7 years agoHelpful | Level 5
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...
- 7 years agoHey Padidto5,To remove yourself from the shared folder while youâre a member, try doing so from the website:
- Sign in to the website.
- Click Files.
- Navigate to the shared folder you want to permanently remove from your Dropbox account.
- Select the Share button that should appear next to the folder when you hover over it.
- Find your name under the list of emails.
- Click on the Can view/Can edit thatâs next to your name.
- Select Remove my access.
If youâre not seeing this option or youâre still having trouble with this, let me know.
hansK
6 years agoNew member | Level 2
Hi Lusil, can't figure out how to add in the screenshot. But when I hoover the mouse over the folder I like to remove my access to, I don't have the option "Remove my access." in the "Share" popup menu. Only options are: "Invite via email" and "Add to Trello".
Sergio Grez
6 years agoNew member | Level 2
Dear memmbers and fellows. I might have come to solution on how to quit a shared folder and get it out of your dropbox. Please follow as exact as possible. (I have uploaded photos as well as your guide). Though this gets rid of the folder I don't know if it may get rid of the space it once ocupied (It should free some space, adn if not, we have to ask why this happens to Dropbox Team).
Guide and images below.
Step 1. Go to your main panel in dropbox websitem where all the folders show up.
Step 2. Hover over the area where it says the number of members that folder has (DON'T hover over the "share" button) Be careful of hovering over the word "3 members" (or whatever the number of members there are.
Step 3. Click on that word (the number of members)
Step 4. A window will pop up with thelist of members of the folder (including you).
Step 5. Click that tiny arrow that points downward next to your name on the right side.
Step 6. A tiny window will pop up with a message. Then click on the las line hwere it says something like "quit my acces".
Step 7. You are now free of that folder! Have a look at the images below.
Have a nice day and hipe this will help other people looking for the same. Spread the word. Cheers!
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