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mini_mo
New member | Level 2
9 months ago

Why can't we still open shared links directly via the desktop app on macOS?

This used to be possible. Why is it no longer a feature? 2 years ago? Come on Dropbox! I love dropbox, it's such a great app but the functionality which used to be there and now is no longer makes ou...
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mini_mo
New member | Level 2
9 months ago

NancyI have been using Dropbox on and off for a long time, at least 10 years. It was definitely an integration in the infancy of the product certainly on the mac OS. I am almost convinced it was a feature in the early days. I have come back to using Dropbox over the last few years and this functionality has disappeared. 

I would be keen for you to investigate with the development team when this was removed and why?

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Megan
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9 months ago

Hey mini_mo, let me also jump in here!

I'm not going to lie, I also don't personally recall our shared links working that way. In any case, we're always looking for new opportunities to improve. 

I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, and I will do everything I can to ensure that your voice is heard.

If you need something else, please let me know and I will be more than happy to help every step of the way! 

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