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Trinity2019
New member | Level 2
7 years ago
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Try the File locking Dropbox feature.

Can you explain the the File Locking system through the early access program so we won't have conflicting versions? We would like to know how this feature works and if it is right for us. Thank You...
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    Fiona
    7 years ago

    Thanks for joining Community Trinity2019. 

    I am so excited to talk about the "File locking" Early Access Business feature! :grinning:

    You can now lock a file that is contained in a shared folder. This way you can prevent people from editing the file, even if you have given them edit rights on the folder.

    Locked files have a lock icon on them but can be viewed by all collaborators of the folder.

    Only the one that locked the file or the admin signed in as the user, will be able to edit this file until it is unlocked. 

    I think this is going to be very useful. Let me know what you think and if you have any questions! 

     

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telok
Explorer | Level 3
6 years ago

Hi, I can see the "Locked files" tab under Content. However, I cannot find the option to lock individual files on Dropbox.com, the Desktop app or File Explorer. Do i still need to enable this feature somewhere first? Thanks

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Daphne
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6 years ago

Hey telok, I hope you're well today!

You can check if this is enabled for the team under the Settings tab in the Admin console here. Do you see this option toggled "On"?

Let me know - thanks!

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