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Heather LB
2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Error 500 when opening shared link
I shared a link with a coworker. When they clicked the link, they got this message with a purple dart board image. "Error (500) Something went wrong. Don't worry, your files are still safe, and th...
- 2 years ago
How did you log out of the account Heather LB ? Do you have Dropbox installed on the computer?
That error usually means you've made the link incorrectly and just sent the URL of a file rather than actually creating a link. Have a look at https://help.dropbox.com/share/create-and-share-link
Nancy
2 years agoDropbox Staff
Welcome to the forum, Heather LB!
Do you mind sharing a screenshot of the error message they receive on their end?
If you open an incognito window on your browser, and try opening this link, without logging in to your Dropbox account, do you receive the same error?
Is this happening for any other shared links or just this one?
Keep me posted for any updates.
- Heather LB2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Hi Nancy,
Here is the message the receiver of my link got when they tried to use the link.I logged out of my account and used the link in an incognito window. The link worked for me.
I just started using Dropbox; this is the first link I've tried to share. At this time, I don't have anyone else to test sharing links with to see if they work. I copied the link and sent it to my different email accounts (Gmail and Yahoo). Again, I signed out of Dropbox and tested the links. They worked for me.Thanks,
Heather- Mark2 years agoSuper User II
How did you log out of the account Heather LB ? Do you have Dropbox installed on the computer?
That error usually means you've made the link incorrectly and just sent the URL of a file rather than actually creating a link. Have a look at https://help.dropbox.com/share/create-and-share-link
- Heather LB2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Can you test the link? [email removed as per Community Guidelines]
Should take you to a folder with a Test Word Doc.
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