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slimy_asparagus
Helpful | Level 5
3 years ago
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Invites to shared folders

I used to be able to invite friends to have edit access to particular folders. This no longer seems to be possible. Am I missing something. I am on the free plan. I feel a bit nervous about handing o...
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  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
    3 years ago

    Hi slimy_asparagus, you should be able to share a folder, using these steps. 

     

    Do you have any issues when you try to follow them? 

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Jay
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3 years ago

Hi slimy_asparagus, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

 

What error are you getting when attempting to invite users to shared folders?

 

This will help me to assist further!

  • slimy_asparagus's avatar
    slimy_asparagus
    Helpful | Level 5
    3 years ago

    No error messages. Just in the past I was able to share a folder and a dialog would come up that would mean I could enter people's emails. I can no longer find that functionality.

     

    I can still send people an edit link, but there maybe people who have access to the message that theoretically should not have edit access.

    • Megan's avatar
      Megan
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      3 years ago

      Hi slimy_asparagus, you should be able to share a folder, using these steps. 

       

      Do you have any issues when you try to follow them? 

      • slimy_asparagus's avatar
        slimy_asparagus
        Helpful | Level 5
        3 years ago

        Thanks. I am not sure why I could not do this the other day as I have done it many times before. May be I was too stressed.

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