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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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lindsaylindsay
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago

Hi there, 

I am having a similar issue. There is a folder shared with me that I want to remove from my Dropbox, but I don't see the option to remove myself. 

 

When I select "Share" and then "Who can access" on this folder to find my email on the list, there is no option to remove myself. It only says I can edit, but there's no further option. Any help is appreciated!

 

 

 

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Nancy
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3 years ago

Hi lindsaylindsay, thanks for posting here!

 

Just to clarify, do you wish to temporarily remove this shared folder from your Dropbox account (with the option to add it back some time in the future) or permanently?

  • lindsaylindsay's avatar
    lindsaylindsay
    Explorer | Level 4
    3 years ago

    Thanks Nancy, I want to permanently remove myself from it.

    • Hannah's avatar
      Hannah
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      3 years ago

      Hey lindsaylindsay, how are you today?

       

      Can you try this again, this time from a different browser or a private browsing window, to see if you get the dropdown with the option to remove yourself this time?

      • lindsaylindsay's avatar
        lindsaylindsay
        Explorer | Level 4
        3 years ago

        Thanks Hannah, I have tried from a different browser and private browser but I am not given any other options. There is no dropdown menu. There is a red box in settings that says "Only the owner can change these settings. Settings apply to all folders in _______" (name of folder). 

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