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A shared folder in Dropbox is any folder that you’ve invited other people to view or edit—even if they’re outside your team or don’t have a Dropbox user account. Anyone with shared folder access can see all the files in that folder, but nothing else outside of that folder.
Can others see my Dropbox files?
All files you store in Dropbox are private. Other people can’t see and open those files unless you purposely share links to files or share folders with others. We have strict policy and technical access controls that prohibit access to file content except in these rare circumstances.
Is it safe to share a Dropbox link?
Are Dropbox links secure? Yes, Dropbox shared links are secure. Anyone with the shared link can view and download the file you’ve shared. But, they won’t be able to see or access anything else in your Dropbox account, even the folder where your shared file is stored.
Can you share a Dropbox link with anyone?
It’s simple to send or share files from Dropbox with anyone you want—and they don’t even need a Dropbox account. Create a shared link from your Dropbox desktop or mobile app for iOS or Android and share that link via chat, text, or email. Anyone with the shared link can view and download the file.
When you share a file or folder, the recipient receives an email with a link to the file or folder. Note: The recipient must have a Dropbox account and sign in to that account to view or edit the file or folder that was shared with them.
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?
Can you send a link to a Dropbox file?
If you need someone to be able to see your files, but not edit them, you can send them a link to that file, or you can give them view-only permissions. When you share a link with someone, they can view the file or folder on dropbox.com.
Can you set an expiration date on a Dropbox shared link?
When creating a shared link, select Expiration and choose when you’d like the link to expire. For Dropbox Basic and Plus users, you can’t set an expiration date on your shared links, but you can always change permissions or delete links at your discretion. What notifications will I get from Dropbox shared folders?