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Laha041
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

"You need permission to perform this action" each time I'm creating a folder.

I have searched through the forum for a solution but have yet to find one.  I am using the desktop and trying to create a folder and keep getting the error, "destination folder access denied"  "you n...
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Hannah
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2 years ago

Hey Wiskers, do you also have a Dropbox team account?

 

And can you clarify if you're referring to creating a folder in the team member folder or in the team space?

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TemiU
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

Hello. We are having the same issue, and it is causing great difficulty.  Please revert back to the old system of being able to create new folders in the team space via the desktop app as soon as possible.

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