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Heresmyusername
New member | Level 2
3 years ago
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What happens to currently shared files when changing "default access for shared links"

Hey all,

 

We're on Dropbox Business and our "default access for shared links" is currently set to "anyone with a link". We'd like to update this to "Team Members". When we make this update, will it affect any files that were previously shared with the "anyone with a link" option? Or is it just the default setting going forward?

 

Thanks!

  • Forgot about support chat that comes with Dropbox Business. I asked them and it only applies to all new shared links created. Existing links will not be impacted. 

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  • Heresmyusername's avatar
    Heresmyusername
    New member | Level 2
    3 years ago

    Forgot about support chat that comes with Dropbox Business. I asked them and it only applies to all new shared links created. Existing links will not be impacted. 

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

    Hey Heresmyusername, thanks for posting to our Community today.

     

    I'm happy you were able to contact our support team and that you got help with your question about shared links.

     

    If you need anything else, make sure to give us a shout.

     

    Have a great day!

  • drosenblum's avatar
    drosenblum
    New member | Level 2
    3 years ago

    I can't access the dropbox link to the video files that I've store.  It usually appears eventually, but today it hasn't.  Any suggestions?

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    3 years ago

    Hi drosenblum, how are you today? 

     

    I'd appreciate some additional info in regards to the issue you're experiencing. Do you get any error messages?

     

    Does that shared link belong to you, or did someone else send it to you?

     

    Keep me posted!

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