How to list all files shared with me

[fbx_dsb]

How to list all the files shared with me?

Today, I found a video file from Dropbox "Recent" that I don't recognize, it says it's viewed 2 hours ago, but I'm sure I didn't know this file until now. I only have the option to either "view/watch/play the video" or "copy to dropbox".

After searching around I guess this is a file shared with me (there is no Email notifications though and I'm sure I had never accept the sharing). I can see the file info, but I don't recognize the "From" or the "Uploaded by" individual.

Using Dropbox API: sharing/list_received_files gives "{entries: []}".

Any suggestion?

[Здравко]

Hi @fbx_dsb,

🙂No, the file is NOT one shared with you (or not directly to your account at least). That what you're talking about is shared link to a file - it's something different! Since it's NOT part of your account, it misses in your list (actually you don't have any files shared to you - again, rather your account; in some cases it might be different like now). Dropbox API can see your Dropbox account only, not you as a person! 😉

Hope this helps.

PS: Keep in mind that file can be shared as a part of shared folder - in such a case it won't appear as a shared file.

[fbx_dsb]

Thank you. Then how come it suddenly show up in my "Recent"?

[Здравко]

You make me speculate... Likely you have copied it into your account using "copy to Dropbox".

[fbx_dsb]

No, I had never copied it. I only have option to copy it now if click on that file from "Recent".

If I search for the filename, in the list it says "Shared with you".

Possible to list more details:

- When this is shared?

- Do I need to confirm before being shared? Seems like I don't have a choice.

- Who viewed it "2 hours ago". Surely I didn't

- Any other files are also "Shared with me" that I don't know, which may show up in my "Recent" someday later? 

[Greg-DB]

@fbx_dsb The Dropbox API doesn't offer access to that "Recents" information, but I'll pass this along as a feature request. I can't promise if or when that might be implemented though.

As Здравко said, it looks like the file wasn't directly shared to you specifically (e.g., it may have been accessed by a link instead), and so /2/sharing/list_received_files doesn't list it.

In any case, I can only help with the Dropbox API itself, but if you have any questions or concerns about activity on your account, you may want to reach out to support.

[fbx_dsb]

Thanks for your kind response. Seems like as a "Basic" User, I don't have the privilege to contact the support.