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PierreSchlum
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3 years ago

View Only on Shared Folder. How to change my permissions?

Hello, my friend sent me a folder but he doesn't have the option to allow me to "edit", only to "view."  I want to be able to make changes to this folder but have no idea how...   I have a busi...
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Trailhouse
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6 years ago

I have completed these steps, but the issue continues.  The Dropbox folders all show as Read Only.  When I uncheck it at the top level folder, it runs through unlocking all the files.  Then when I reopen the folders, they are all read-only again.

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Walter
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6 years ago

Thanks for keeping me in the loop Trailhouse; could you also post a screenshot of this so I can have a visual too?

 

Also, if you'd like to look further into this with account and device specific information, you can contact our support team.

 

In any case, keep me posted!

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    mcwhamster
    New member | Level 2
    6 years ago

    Hi, I have recently started having exactly the same problem, where my Dropbox folders on Windows 10 are set as read-only meaning I'm unable to save over the top of existing file. I have tried all of the options above, but the folders and files always instantly revert back to read-only. Please could I have some help? Many thanks.

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    Jay
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    6 years ago

    Hi mcwhamster, thanks for posting on the Community!

     

    In order to look into this matter further, could you try contacting the support team directly?

     

    Once you get the ticket ID from the automated response, please let me know!

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    singyee
    New member | Level 2
    6 years ago

    hi, i have the same problem as well :(   help 

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
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    6 years ago

    Hi singyee, try contacting the support team directly via the support link on this page!

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