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How to share a Dropbox file and folder
Unlike a standard cloud storage provider, Dropbox has many productivity and collaboration tools. The simplest of which is the ability to share files and folders. You can let others view and download these files or give them edit access to make changes to documents and add or delete files from folders. As the folder creator, you can control who can view or edit anything in a shared file or folder. Here’s how to share a Dropbox file or folder.
Read more: What is Dropbox, and how do you use it?
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To share files and folders on Dropbox, select the file and click on the three vertical dots icon. Go to Share and choose Share with Dropbox. Use the dropdown menu to provide view-only or edit access and enter the email addresses of the people you want to send the file to. Click on Share.
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How to share a Dropbox file or folder on the website
Log in to your account on dropbox.com. Select the file or folder you want to share, click on the three vertical dots icon, go to Share, and select Share with Dropbox.
Use the dropdown to choose view-only or edit access and enter the email addresses of the people you want to share the file or folder with. Click on Share.
How to share a Dropbox file or folder using the desktop app
The Dropbox desktop app creates a system folder in File Explorer (on Windows) and Finder (on Mac). Right-click (or command-click) on the file or folder you want to share, look for Dropbox and click on Share.
Use the dropdown menu to select view or edit access and enter everyone’s email addresses.
How to share a Dropbox file or folder on mobile
On the mobile app, go to the Files tab, tap the three horizontal dots icon next to the file or folder name, and tap on Share. Tap the field to add email addresses to show the dropdown menu for access permissions. Enter the email addresses and tap the white Share button at the bottom of the page.
Read more: How to delete files and folders on Dropbox
FAQs
If you’ve created the folder, you can delete files from a shared Dropbox folder. Recipients can only delete files if they have edit access.
Yes, you can add files to a folder if you are the primary account or have edit access. Anyone with view-only access can only view and download files and folders.
You won’t be able to share multiple files and folders simultaneously since you need to give access permission for files individually. If you want to send files to someone to download, you can use the Send a copy option.
Yes, you can share a file or folder with someone without an account by sharing a link. The person will get view-only access and will not be able to edit, delete, or comment.