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Extremely slow uploads using browser
Hey there. I currently use Dropbox for sharing files and upload my files mostly using the desktop app, which uses my full internet connection of 1Gbps, usually easy and no errors. My main issue: Some of my peers also use dropbox and will send me upload requests and vice/versa. These apparently can only be done through a browser, at least I haven't found a way to use the app yet, which takes absolutely ages. I've tried using different browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Opera) or different machines (Win11, Mac and a linux distro) and it will not change how fast it goes. Also this connection is frequently dropped and the uploader shows as if all the files are uploaded, but when checking we see that some files are missing, sometimes a lot, sometimes a few. Is there a way to use the desktop app to share files with someone else's dropbox link? If not, is there are way to make the browser upload faster? I use a few other services that require browser uploading (WeTransfer, Vimeo, Youtube, Pixieset, GoogleDrive) and Dropbox is the only one that is slow. I just did a test of uploading 700 raw photos and it took the desktop app a little over 3 minutes while the browser still has over 45 minutes to go. Thanks anyone for the help, I couldn't find anything anywhere about this, hopefully is fixable!Why isn’t it possible to create file requests from the mobile app?
Hello, I was surprised to find out that file requests can only be created using the website. Why wouldn’t this be possible in the mobile app as well? Thanks, DBoxTips P.S. I am a volunteer on the Dropbox forums, freely and happily sharing know-how with other users, not affiliated with Dropbox in any way.
Allow disabling of email notifications for file request uploads
It has been 7 years since this was first requested! https://www.dropboxforum.com/discussions/101001014/how-do-i-turn-off-email-notifications-for-files-submitted-in-response-to-my-file/327650 Can Dropbox please prioritize adding this option to the Settings - Notifications page please?
Getting an error when trying to upload 2.5 TB of files to a file request
Hey, I'm hoping someone can help me with this. I have a client who sent me a file request for some videos. As far as I know, they have the essentials plan with 3 TB of space. I do not use Dropbox, so I am working off the free plan. The Issue: The upload is VERY large (several files totalling 2.5 TB). Anytime I try to upload through the file request, I get an error message saying each file needs to be 250 GB or less. Is there a solution to this? Thanks for the help!Why did the "request files" option get removed from the right-click options in the Dropbox folder?
Can someone provide some sort of explanation why the (Dropbox) 'Request files' function has disappeared from the drop-down menu (Mac). The function is still possible, but now it is buried away and (as far as I can establish) only accessible via a browser. This really makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. If anyone could enlighten me about this "develpoment" I would be very grateful. Thank you
