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Nachi_81
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3 years ago
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Upload files to another user's Dropbox

How do I upload files to another user's Dropbox without using up space on my own account?

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  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    3 years ago

    Hey Nachi_81, sorry to jump in, but I just wanted to mention that you can upload both folders and files to open file requests. Let us know if you have any other questions.

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    Rich
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    3 years ago
    Nachi_81 wrote:

    How do I upload files to another user's Dropbox without using up space on my own account?

    Ask the other person to send you a File Request.

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    Nachi_81
    Explorer | Level 4
    3 years ago

    And can I upload folders or just individual files?

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
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    3 years ago

    Hey Nachi_81, sorry to jump in, but I just wanted to mention that you can upload both folders and files to open file requests. Let us know if you have any other questions.

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