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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
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but they cant then access that link through the desktop/iphone app, only the web.
Hannah
Dropbox Community Moderator
Dropbox Community ModeratorIf the link is clicked while on a computer, it will indeed open on a browser, but they should also open it from their phones.
it doesn't show up in the app unless you join it (which uses quota).
- Hannah
Is it possible to send us a screenshot of what the recipient sees when accessing the link from a mobile device?
there is nothing in the app, that's the point. the only thing they get is the link e.g. via email, then they would go to the screen I gave above.
it seems not possible to see links (not shared folders) in the app at all any more, is that right?
- Rich
Super User II
buckleyp wrote:
it seems not possible to see links (not shared folders) in the app at all any more, is that right?
You can still view links in the app. I tested it this morning as well with a view-only link. After tapping the link I was immediately redirected to the app (which was already installed) where I could view the file.
How do you add these links to the app without joining the folder (and thus the recipient using up their quota for it)
