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buckleyp
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

shared links vs folders and use of storage space

I am confused about the difference between shared links and shared folders.   here it says that if I create a shared folder it uses my storage space but if I create a link it doesn't   https:...
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buckleyp
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Well the create link seems to be able to be either edit or view, but I only need view in fact.

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Mark
Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
2 years ago

On my machine here I simply right click the directory and choose 'copy dropbox link'. 

 

If you just click on 'Share Link' on the website it seems to now auto add on editing rights. 

 

Try clicking on the three ...'s next to the folder/file name, then Share with Dropbox and use that to create a view only one if its via website

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    buckleyp
    Explorer | Level 3
    2 years ago

    but then see what happens when it is received...  the recipient has to "join" the folder meaning it then becomes part of the recipients quota.

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      Hannah
      Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
      2 years ago

      Hey buckleyp, if your recipient is getting a message to join the folder, when opening the link, it means that the link you created is a "can edit" one.

       

      If you're doing this from the website, hover over the folder you want to share, click on the share icon (rectangle with an up arrow) and you should be able to access the settings, to make sure you're getting a "can view" link instead.

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        buckleyp
        Explorer | Level 3
        2 years ago

        the behaviour is the same for read only also.

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