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How can I open shared links directly in Finder/Explorer?
Hello,
One of the most important and highly requested missing features in Dropbox is the ability to open a shared link for Files and Folder from a team directly in Finder (Mac) or Explorer (Windows).
For teams working within the same folder structure—just with different root paths—this functionality is crucial (especially when working on slack or other platforms). There should be an option to allow users with granted permissions to open shared files and folders directly in their synced Dropbox environment, without the need to download them separately, saving both time and storage space.
Implementing this feature would greatly enhance workflow efficiency and collaboration for teams using Dropbox as a central file management tool.
Thank you for considering this suggestion!
Best regards,
Moez
3 Replies
- Mark
Super User II
This already is possible (at least for individual files).
If you have the file sync'd to your computer and Dropbox is running (i.e. the application is loaded and the file the folder is in is not set to selective sync) then if you click on a shared link to a file it will open it from your machine.
If it doesn't for whatever reason click on 'Open In' and choose the application :)
Hello Mark, thank you for your reply, unfortunately on my Mac and my colleagues we cant see this option on our browser (last updated Safari and MacOs), nor on our File explorer, could you please explain where is located? Or do you know what could be the issue?
Thank you very much!
- Jay
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hi Moez18, thanks for bringing this to our attention.
In order for the Open button to work, you would need to ensure that your system meets these requirements.
If you're opening your own shared link to a file that is already in your Dropbox folder, meaning you're already logged into your account, you should see the Open button on the site just under the filename.
It wouldn't be available if this is only a shared link to a file that doesn't exist in your Dropbox account.
If you need any further assistance, please let me know.
