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Moez18
10 months agoNew member | Level 1
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...
Jay
Dropbox Community Moderator
10 months agoHi 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.
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