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Rusty Wingnut
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2 years ago
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Sharing files and pics with non-Dropbox users & what I should know beforehand.

I have a Dropbox Plus account with 2Tb of space. I want to share files, photos and videos with a group of friends at a club I belong to. Many won’t have Dropbox. What limitations might the non-Dropbox...
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    Megan
    2 years ago

    Hey Rusty Wingnut, I'd be happy to help! 

     

    The best way to go on about this, and share content with non-Dropbox users are shared links.

     

    Shared links don't require the viewer to have a Dropbox account, and can usually view, and download the content. 

     

    It's currently not possible for a signed-out user or user without an account to leave a comment on a Dropbox file. Signed out users may see the comment pane, but attempting to leave a comment will result in a prompt to sign-in or create an account. 

     

    There are also some can-edit permissions with shared links, but that would require a Dropbox account. 

     

    If you wish to share a folder or file directly, the user you're sharing with needs a Dropbox account, and the space to accommodate it.

     

    I hope this clarifies! If you have any questions, let me know!  

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Megan
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2 years ago

Hey Rusty Wingnut, I'd be happy to help! 

 

The best way to go on about this, and share content with non-Dropbox users are shared links.

 

Shared links don't require the viewer to have a Dropbox account, and can usually view, and download the content. 

 

It's currently not possible for a signed-out user or user without an account to leave a comment on a Dropbox file. Signed out users may see the comment pane, but attempting to leave a comment will result in a prompt to sign-in or create an account. 

 

There are also some can-edit permissions with shared links, but that would require a Dropbox account. 

 

If you wish to share a folder or file directly, the user you're sharing with needs a Dropbox account, and the space to accommodate it.

 

I hope this clarifies! If you have any questions, let me know!  

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