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Fairsarae
Helpful | Level 6
3 years ago
Solved

view only link for everyone says Join Folder, Copy to Dropbox, Download. I DON'T want Join Folder.

I create printables I share on Etsy, and because the files are so large, I send a dropbox folder link. It USED to be that the page the link went to would have the choices at top Copy to Dropbox and D...
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  • JasonSilverDBX's avatar
    JasonSilverDBX
    2 years ago
    🗯 Important Update: 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 don’t 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 by mid March.
     
    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.
     
    Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we encourage you to share any further thoughts or questions you might have.
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samirj
Helpful | Level 5
2 years ago

marking it solved when its clearly not solved it means they are just trying to hide their mistake and not going to fix it , its not worth wasting our time on this topic anymore, rolling back to the way it was means months of development and money wasted , as i said earlier more and more people will join forum out of frustration looking for answers and on how to fix it

 

they really ruined my workflow to be honest

Fairsarae's avatar
Fairsarae
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago
I found the solution— Google Drive. It’s simply not possible to use Dropbox anymore for a major part of my business, not as long as the Join Folder issue remains.
  • Fairsarae's avatar
    Fairsarae
    Helpful | Level 6
    2 years ago
    If Dropbox’s intention was to send business to its competitors, they’re doing a stellar job.

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