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anna4lisa
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2 years ago

Why can't I upload my files to a shared folder? Getting a message that my storage is full

Hello,   I have gotten a link to join a shared map in dropbox. The person who shared it with me said there should be enough space to upload my files. I think he is a paid user. I use the basic pl...
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Walter
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2 years ago

Hey @anna4lisa - welcome to our Community!

 

Shared folders do take up space on the accounts that are members of the share and for more information you can have a look here.

 

In this case, you ask your collaborator to open a file request for you instead, as this would not impact your own account's quota.

 

I hope this helps!

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