How to know IF / When a file has been downloaded?

[MarkInfo27]

If I create a link to one of my files, and I give that link to a friend, then he can download it.

Is there a way for me to know if or when ANYBODY ever downloads that file?

(Regardless of whether the person Has or doesn't have a Dropbox account.)

Thanks.

[Jay]

Hi @MarkInfo27, thanks for messaging the Community!

Currently, it isn't possible to know if a person downloaded a file via a shared link.

However, using Dropbox Transfer would allow you to know if the file has been downloaded.

If you need any further assistance, please let me know!

[MarkInfo27]

Well, Thanks, Jay, for the reply, even though it's not what I wanted to hear.

I would need to Pay for a "Professional" acct to get that Transfer option.
AND the MAX expiration date could be for Only ONE Year.

Darn.

OK.  Thanks, anyway.