Dropbox automatically adding my name to files

[trebbi]

Does anyone know why Dropbox is automatically adding my name to files that I upload when I get a request for upload? Is there anyway to prevent this? 

Thank you!

[trebbi]

Thank you, @Jay for clarifying! 

[StrawberryR]

Hey

I understand that DB adds the name of the uploader to the file, but it seems random as to whether it adds it to the beginning or end of the filename.

I need the filenames to be consistent, for some external automation - is there any way to specify that the name of the uploader goes at the beginning or end?

Thanks!

[Jay]

Hi @StrawberryR, when you select the file request directly, you can change the naming convention to change the order of the name.

[Graham · Accepted solution]

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to provide an update here. It is now possible to submit file requests without including your user name but the action to change the naming convention must be done by the person requesting the file. It's pretty easy and can be done by using the following process.

When creating the File Request, simply click on the trashcan icon next to the "Sender's name" field to remove this from the incoming files.

I hope this makes using File Requests a little bit easier for you all. 

Thank you for you patience and for choosing Dropbox!

Have a great day!

Graham