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Re: Modifying "[...] wants you to add files" message for file requests

Modifying "[...] wants you to add files" message for file requests

dangonzo
Explorer | Level 4
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I'm using the `file_requests_create` method from the Python SDK to create individualized file requests in a letter writing project for a class of mine. Right now, I have a Dropbox app called "Endurance-Test" (the final one will just be "Endurance"), and I want it to say "MIT Endurance wants you to add files" instead of "Daniel Cunningham wants you to add files" when users open their file request link. How can I achieve this using the SDK, or is it even possible? I want the file_request request to be associated with the application, not my individual account. I'm able to modify the title of the request though...

 

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Greg-DB
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Unfortunately it's not possible to customize the file request like this via the API, or have the file request owned by the app instead of the account, but I'll pass this along as a feature request. I can't promise if or when that might be implemented though. 

 

The name shown in "[...] wants you to add files" comes from the name currently registered on the account that made the file request though, so to control what's shown there you could change the name on your account (via https://www.dropbox.com/account ) or register a separate account for this purpose with the desired name. 

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Greg-DB
Dropbox Staff
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Unfortunately it's not possible to customize the file request like this via the API, or have the file request owned by the app instead of the account, but I'll pass this along as a feature request. I can't promise if or when that might be implemented though. 

 

The name shown in "[...] wants you to add files" comes from the name currently registered on the account that made the file request though, so to control what's shown there you could change the name on your account (via https://www.dropbox.com/account ) or register a separate account for this purpose with the desired name. 

dangonzo
Explorer | Level 4
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Hi Greg, thanks for letting me know! While I do agree I think it would be cool functionality to have, the alternatives you've proposed seem reasonable and I can just request a new account from my school and name it accordingly. Have an awesome day!

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