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buckleyp
2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
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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ahsieh
Dropbox Product Manager
2 years agoThank you for reaching out buckleyp ! I wanted to follow up and address your question above with an update we're making across Dropbox.
Removal of the Join Folder Option from View-Only Shared Folder Links
We introduced the capability to join a folder directly from a view-only link to make collaboration even easier. While well meaning, we donāt always get it right. We've heard your concerns, and after careful consideration, we've decided to remove this feature. This change will be implemented within the next couple of days. Going forward, recipients visiting a view-only folder link will no longer see the option to Join Folder. No action or setting modification is required on your part. This change affects both new and existing view-only folder links.
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