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Barrybl4ck
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2 years ago

I can't send files. "Error creating transfer. Please try again."

Every single time I try to send files from my dropbox to someone else, the message "Error creating transfer. Please try again." appears.   So I thought it was the file size, Nope. Same message ev...
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Dr_Strangebooty
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

I'm also getting this message which began last night after multiple successful uses. As of now, not a single file can be transferred, all previously transfers are cleared, and the files aren't big (which shouldn't be a problem, as I created a single file 65Gb transfer the other day). No indication of banning and all bills are up to date.

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Megan
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2 years ago

Hi Dr_Strangebooty, let's jump right into this! 

 

I'm assuming you've tried using an entirely different browser to create your Transfer, right? 

 

Would you mind sending over a screenshot of the error message you get on your end, please? 

 

Keep me posted!

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