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Noam O.'s avatar
Noam O.
Explorer | Level 3
8 years ago
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Can I keep the same shared link but change the file?

I am working on a video with someone. I want to be able to update the file while maintaining the same Dropbox link. Is that possible? Is it possible to change a file multiple times but the same link will always go to it?

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  • Elixir's avatar
    Elixir
    8 years ago
    Yes. While exporting replace the existing file. That should be fine.

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  • Elixir's avatar
    Elixir
    Star | Level 19
    8 years ago
    Hi, yes it is possible. If you update the same file, the link will remain the same.
  • Noam O.'s avatar
    Noam O.
    Explorer | Level 3
    8 years ago

    Thing is I am not dating the file as if it's a Word Doc. I'd be completely replacing it. It'd be a WAV file. 

  • Elixir's avatar
    Elixir
    Star | Level 19
    8 years ago
    Even in that case it should work. BTW, people who receive a shared link won't be able to edit the original file, it will be view only.
  • Noam O.'s avatar
    Noam O.
    Explorer | Level 3
    8 years ago

    So I can just export the same file to the same place with the same name and I'll have no problems? 

  • Elixir's avatar
    Elixir
    Star | Level 19
    8 years ago
    Yes. While exporting replace the existing file. That should be fine.
  • Lusil's avatar
    Lusil
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
    8 years ago
    Hey there Noam O., thanks for checking in on the Forum, & welcome aboard! 
     
    I just wanted to add to what Elixir mentioned: you can also create a folder & then create a shared link to that folder. That way, you can change, add and remove contents from the folder & the link will stay the same throughout. 
     
    If you have any more questions, don’t hesitate to reach back to us here, & we’ll make sure to get back to you as soon as possible! In the mean time, have a wonderful day ahead! :grin:
  • Noam O.'s avatar
    Noam O.
    Explorer | Level 3
    8 years ago

    Thing is though I want it to be a link to a file. Not to a folder. It should still work the way it was described to me above, that if it's the same file type and name in the same location I should be OK?

  • Lusil's avatar
    Lusil
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
    8 years ago

    Hey Noam O., thanks for the swift(est) reply! Yes, that shouldn't be an issue.

     

    If you encounter any other concern in the mean time, don't hesitate to get back to us here. Cheers! :upside_down:

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