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skepticalthinker
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3 years ago
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Shared link asks viewers to request access. Why does this happen?

Greetings.  I have a shared file set to be viewable by anyone with the link, and I've sent the link to those I want to view the file (see screenshot).  However, when they access the link, Dropbox sta...
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    JasonSilverDBX
    3 years ago

    Hi skepticalthinker ,

     

    Jumping in here as a Product Manager for Dropbox Sharing to help out Hannah.  Reading through your thread, this is very strange indeed.  You've done everything right and I appreciate your patience in working through what is no doubt a frustrating experience.  The best I can suggest here is to contact support for help.  They'll be able to go through your specific situation and troubleshoot your specific link.  Sharing a View Link with access set to "Anyone" should allow anyone - signed in or not - to access a web based preview of your content, and then from there to take further collaborative action like downloading, asking to join the content, etc.

     

    Jason

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Hannah
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3 years ago

Thanks for checking, skepticalthinker.

 

Would you mind asking your recipients for a screenshot of what they see, when they click on the link?

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skepticalthinker
Helpful | Level 6
3 years ago

I’ll see what I can do, Hannah.  I think most of them have already requested access and viewed this file, but the next time someone asks for approval, I will post here.

 

Many thanks again!

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    Hannah
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    3 years ago

    Not a problem, skepticalthinker!

     

    The thread will remain open, so whenever you can, just get back to us with any updates.

     

    Thanks again and have a great weekend!

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