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Larry T.
Explorer | Level 3
10 years ago
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Why do I have to approve someone before they can add a shared folder?

I just noticed this started happening: I create a folder, invite someone to share it and they now have to have me approve that sharing. In the past, I would just invite them and they had immediate ac...
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    Mark
    10 years ago
    That only happens if they accept it and leave it later on, or reject it initially.
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Gambrelli
New member | Level 2
8 years ago

If they accept it and leave it, it seems that they should be able to return to it as many times as they want, as long as they want to, since they have the link.

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Larry T.
Explorer | Level 3
8 years ago

Put that way, it makes sense.  Thanks for the reply.

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    Mark
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    8 years ago

    Your are welcome :) 

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