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can't open a dropbox link

TK27
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I received an email with the following link:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/23315lmnhjsa1yu/AABDJVQ3OItMbL8_ozkyqfyUa?dl=0

The link can’t be opened and a message appeared  ”That didn’t work for some reason’’.

I clicked refresh for the page , signed out of dropbox and clicked the link many times then tried copy & paste for  the link on browser address bar but nothing works.

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Mark
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Sounds to me like the file has been removed/changed or link deleted. 

 

I'd ask them for another link 🙂


 


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Mark
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Sounds to me like the file has been removed/changed or link deleted. 

 

I'd ask them for another link 🙂


 


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Rich
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@profelite wrote:

Unable to download a file from the link below.


Contact the file owner and ask for a new link.

Mark
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This link has been removed for many months - it is obviously a popular one as it appears on here frequently: https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Dropbox-files-folders/can-t-open-a-dropbox-link/td-p/517513


 


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Azat202021
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please ask for help. Can't access links in dropbox. I tried to enter from different browsers and device, but an error comes out “ That didn't work for some reason
If it's a fluke, it might work if you refresh the page. You can also ask us for help.”

Megan
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Hey @Azat202021, thanks for posting here today! 

Can you please send me a screenshot of the error you receive on your end when you open the shared link? 

Does that happen with all of your links? 

Keep me updated.

Megan
Community Moderator @ Dropbox
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Azat202021
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Seems not with all links. The screenshot shows a dog with a bowl and this inscription on top“That didn't work for some reason”

Mark
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@Azat202021 - it still means the same thing. The link is no longer valid. 

You need to get a new one. 


 


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Azat202021
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the link is working, another user opens this link. I can’t understand at all why I can’t open it?

thehuqa
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I can't seem to open a file sent to me. Please help. This is the link. [Link removed by moderator]

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