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MoniqueShi
4 years agoNew member | Level 2
Not Receiving Confirmation Email after uploading file to a file request
For some dropbox file requests, I do not receive the confirmation email that says "Your files were uploaded to ______"
For instance, today I had to upload my file to the file request link and I inputted my name and email hoping to receive a confirmation email. I got the "finished uploading" message after but no confirmation email. I've checked spam as well and nothing. I upload files everyday to my agents and usually I get the confirmation email. This file was a link from casting and I want to make sure I submitted successfully before the due date.
Perfect, I'm glad we figured it out!
Unfortunately, there's no way for us to confirm that the file was uploaded successfully, but if you got the message that the upload finished, you should be good to go.
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- Hannah4 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hey MoniqueShi, thanks for bringing this to our attention.
To receive an email notification that your file was uploaded, you'll need to upload the file while logged in to a verified Dropbox account.
If you're uploading while not logged in, your email address needs to be linked to a verified Dropbox account, to receive the notification.
Could this be why you're not receiving it?
Let me know what you find.
- MoniqueShi4 years agoNew member | Level 2Oh, I see. I was not signed in.
Are you able to check in your system if my file was uploaded successfully? - Hannah4 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Perfect, I'm glad we figured it out!
Unfortunately, there's no way for us to confirm that the file was uploaded successfully, but if you got the message that the upload finished, you should be good to go.
- MoniqueShi4 years agoNew member | Level 2Copy that, thank you 🙏
- Itsteeshagreen3 years agoNew member | Level 2I was signed in and still didn’t get one.
- Jay3 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hi Itsteeshagreen, could you check your spam/junk folder in your inbox, and also try adding no-reply@dropbox.com to your contacts list for the next time?
- AnnieBoon2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
I closed my uploading window too quickly and am not sure if "uploading finished" - but I did see an graphic of a guy running through a finish line.... does that mean it went through??
- Harris T Rajan2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
I did not login while sharing a file. I have a doubt if I entered my email id wrong. Need to confirm if my file reached the receiver.
- Nancy2 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Harris T Rajan , can you describe the steps you took to share your file? Generally, to share a Dropbox file/folder with someone else, you need to be signed in to your Dropbox account.
If you opened a file request, you can see more details about it here.
- Harris T Rajan2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
I received a link in my email to share my file. Upon clicking the link, I was directed to the Dropbox page where I was prompted to upload the file and provide my name and email address. After the file was successfully uploaded, the Dropbox page displayed a message stating that the upload was successful and that the recipient would be notified. However, I did not receive a confirmation email from Dropbox, and I'm unsure if the email address I entered was correct. Unfortunately, I'm unable to contact the person who requested the file as it was a part of a recruitment process handled by the company's HR department.
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