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irwanambak's avatar
irwanambak
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

'There was a problem completing this request' error when trying to share files

On Windows PC, sharing a file or folder is not working with the following error message.

 

 

6 Replies

  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    2 years ago

    Hey irwanambak, thanks for letting us know about this.

     

    Just to confirm, you're getting this error on the Dropbox website, right?

     

    Have you tried from a different browser or a private browsing window, to see if that helps?

     

    Keep me posted.

  • richardaccutax's avatar
    richardaccutax
    New member | Level 2
    2 years ago

    Repeatedly getting error when attempting to share folders. Happening via MacOS app/Finder integration (MacOS Ventura 13.6.3) and Dropbox.com. Have reloaded page as suggested by Dropbox error message; have restarted computer. 

     

    Sync also appearing to have trouble; getting stuck syncing very small changes to files/directories. 

     

  • Shrymp's avatar
    Shrymp
    New member | Level 2
    2 years ago

    I am trying to move photos from one dropbox account (my husbands) to my dropbox account.  I have shared a file folder, He has shared his file folder, and yet I get a message that I can't share.  I have the plus plan with lots of  storage and would like to transfer his photos from his dropbox account to mine.  I have tried everything and the only thing possible that I see is to get the family subscription which cost another $90 per year.  I have searched and since I have the plus plan, I keep reading that I can do this but with no success.  What do I need to do?  Do I need to go to Google drive?

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    2 years ago

    Hi everyone, thanks for contacting us.

     

    Thank you for alerting us to this problem. 

     

    Dropbox engineers are aware of the problem and are working on a solution.

     

    We appreciate your patience on this matter.

     
  • richardaccutax's avatar
    richardaccutax
    New member | Level 2
    2 years ago

    Continuing to get error when attempting to share folders. Happening via MacOS app/Finder integration (MacOS Ventura 13.6.3) and Dropbox.com. Have reloaded page as suggested by Dropbox error message; have restarted computer. 

     

    Seemed to have resolved yesterday (1/19) after first reporting it 1/18. But now having trouble again.

     

    Sync also appearing to have trouble; getting stuck syncing very small changes to files/directories. 

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