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sargan
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago
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My public folder is no longer being shared to everyone, why?

I have been using DropBox for over 10 years ... but recently things have changed, in W11 seems very different. For example, I have a public folder .. and I set this to be available to all to view ....
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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    2 years ago

    Most likely, you're looking to create a shared link to a folder. Could you try the exact steps listed in this article to see if this helps?

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sargan
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

related to this, I have looked in help pages .. it talk about having to share a folder and I can select edit or view.

I want people to be able to download ... but not make changes to my files ..... will view allow that ?   confusing as when I tried a 'share' option it asks me for names.  I want to share to 'all'

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Jay
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2 years ago

Most likely, you're looking to create a shared link to a folder. Could you try the exact steps listed in this article to see if this helps?

  • sargan's avatar
    sargan
    Explorer | Level 4
    2 years ago

    If I create a 'shared link' to a folder and create it as a 'link for viewing'   does it automatically confer same 'view' privileges to all items contained within that folder .. including contents of sub-folders ?

    • Nancy's avatar
      Nancy
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      2 years ago

      Hey sargan, let me jump in here, too. What you mention is correct; anyone who has access to your shared link will be able to view the contents of the parent folder and any subfolder or file it contains.

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        sargan
        Explorer | Level 4
        2 years ago

        Thnx ... that seems to meet the needs.

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