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Farah2
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2 years ago

Link access issues with Dropbox Essentials

Hi Dropbox community, I'm currently on the free trial for Dropbox Essentials. I have shared links with colleagues so that they could upload files into folders but when they click on the shared link ...
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Farah2
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2 years ago
Thank you Rich. Unfortunately they will need access to the files. Is the only way for them to be able to access the files by buying more storage for their personal accounts?
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Rich
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2 years ago
Farah2 wrote:
Thank you Rich. Unfortunately they will need access to the files. Is the only way for them to be able to access the files by buying more storage for their personal accounts?

If they need edit access to the files after they upload them, yes, they would need to upgrade their accounts if they don't have enough space in their accounts.

 

If they only need to view the files they've uploaded, you could give them view-only access to the files with a Shared Link.

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