Saving the file from a Dropbox link to my Dropbox

[Diarmid F.]

Is there a simple way to save a file from a Dropbox link to my Dropbox?  As in, without downloading it to my computer and then either uploading it manually or saving to my Dropbox folder where it can be synced.  This feels like something that should be easy, and it may be, but I can't see how to do it.

[Rich]

Make sure you're logged in to your Dropbox account, then click the blue Download button. You'll see an option to save the file to your Dropbox.

[Diarmid F.]

Thanks for that Rich, but I don't ever see a blue download button.  I click on the link (in an email), and the download begins. I may have missed a key point in omitting that it is a dropboxusercontent link.

[Rich]

Sounds like the owner of the file is sending you a public link rather than a shared link (Public links are for files located in their Public folder). Public links will download immediately. Only a share link will take you to the preview page where the Download button is found. Here's an example of both using the same file (stored in different locations):

• Share link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/3ula300rome5cu4/2015-05-15%2013.00.45.mov?dl=0
• Public Link: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3544985/2015-05-15%2013.00.45.mov

(Note: These links won't be active for long.)

[Diarmid F.]

Yes, it most assuredly is a Public Link, and by design. Thank you for the examples.  I guess my next question is, is there a way to Save to My Dropbox from a Public Link?  If not, how does one put in such a suggestion/feature request?

[Rich]

No, there isn't, and you just did (this post is already in Product Feedback).

[Diarmid F.]

Haha!  Perfect.  Thanks for your help, Rich.  You really are a Super User!