However, if you're recipients inadvertently delete your files and you don't login to your Dropbox account until the 31st day then your folders/files are permanently removed from their servers. ![]() You can recover deleted files but that's only available for 30-days unless you have a pro account with extended version history (or a Dropbox Business plan). However, don't forget to do so otherwise you're risking possible file deletions. ![]() If you have a pro or business account then you can enable view only permissions.They don’t even need to have a Dropbox account. People who receive the link will be able to view or download a copy of your file. Once you have the link, you can copy and paste it in an email, chat, or text. I don't use a collaborative folder for sharing pictures/videos solely because recipients could unwittingly delete our irreplaceable digital photos ( I don't have negatives to rely upon as a backup). The quickest way to share a folder is to go into Finder or Windows Explorer, right-click on the folder name, and then choose Share Dropbox Link. All you have to do is use a shared link, which you can create in one click for any file in your Dropbox.Please use extreme caution when sharing a collaborative folder because it not only allows your recipients to add or edit files, it also permits them to delete your folders and/or files. Collaborative folders allow your recipients to: add, edit or delete files and folders.Sharing a COLLABORATIVE Folder ( Help Center article). Using above method permits your recipients to view and/or download your files, photos and videos ( files are read only).‘Get Link’ will copy a web link to your computer clipboard. If all you were sent was a link, then you cannot upload to it. A link to a folder is not a shared folder. Dropbox will offer to email the link for you, but you can ignore that by choosing ‘Get Link’. 1 Accepted Solution Rich Super User II 12-17-2014 10:09 PM I was sent a link It is a shared folder Those are two different items. ![]() Sharing a LINK to a Folder/File ( Help Center article). Select the file then choose ‘Share Link’. I cannot emphasize enough that it's in your best interest to familiarize yourself with both types prior to using them. This guide is intended to help you acquire a better understanding of Dropbox's two sharing methods and assist in showing you how to share a LINK to a Folder/File.
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