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Right-click the file or folder, and then select Get Link. Alternatively, you can select the check box next to the file or folder and click Get Public Link. To generate a public URL for a file or folder that was shared to you, under Shared With Me, point to the file or folder and then click the Get Public Link icon .
Share a file or folder on dropbox.com
- Sign in to dropbox.com.
- Click All files in the left sidebar.
- Hover over the name of the file or folder and click the share icon (person).
- Type the Email, name, or group of the person (or people) you’d like to share with.
- Click Share file or Share folder.
Why is link sharing not working?
Your shared link won’t work if the file or folder was deleted. If you restore the deleted file or folder, the shared link will work again. ☛Did you disable the link? If you don’t see the link in your list, you may have deleted it.
How to create a shared link in Dropbox?
Open the Dropbox desktop application. Click the Dropbox icon in your system tray or menu bar. Hover over a file or folder you’d like to share. Click the “…” (ellipses) next to the file or folder. Click Share…. If a link hasn’t been created, click Create a link.
Is it possible to make a Dropbox folder public?
Yes, you can make Dropbox files and folders public by creating a shared link to your file or folder. Then, set permissions to “Anyone with the link”. Anyone with this shared link can view your content without being able to edit the original file. How do I remove access to a shared Dropbox folder?
You can share files with anyone, including people without Dropbox accounts, by sharing a link to any file or folder. You can send a shared link by email, Facebook, Twitter, instant message, social networks, wherever you want.
Can you create a link to a restricted folder in Dropbox?
Microsoft Office files and Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides allow edit access by default, but you can change the access to view-only when you create the link. You can’t create a shared link to a restricted folder. Not using Dropbox yet? See how Dropbox helps you effortlessly share folders.