Why can users see my whole dropbox when I share just one folder link with them?

[jfgarrett]

I have recently learned that when I share a folder with anyone, they can see all the folders and files in my Dropbox. How can I limit this so that people only see the folder I share with them?

[Mark]

They cant unless you sent the link to somewhere else - if you are clicking the link yourself remember you can see more as YOU are logged in.

To test it put the link in an incognito window.

[Moes]

no one will be able to see any parent or siblin folder except you if you're logged in

to test the link open it in incognito mode and you'll see completey different view

don't forget to remove remove the sharing link after you finish and choose the can view permission only if you don't wants others to change the contents

[Rich · Accepted solution]

Just to clarify...

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@Moes wrote:

no one will be able to see any parent or siblin folder except you if you're logged in

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When using a share link, no one will be able to see any parent or sibling folder, period. They can only see the specific file or folder that you've linked to. If you've linked to a folder, they can see anything in the folder, including any sub-folders. The only person that will see more than what was linked to is the owner of the link, and only when they're logged in to their account.

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and choose the can view permission only if you don't wants others to change the contents

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This would only apply to a shared folder; not a share link. Share links do not provide modify access at all. They are, by nature, view-only.

[Jane]

Hey @jfgarrett, if it's not too much trouble for you, would you mind taking a minute of your time to fill out a survey sharing your experience using the Dropbox Community? You can access it here: http://bit.ly/2lNKIxT .

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