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Barrybl4ck
New member | Level 2
6 months ago

I can't send files. "Error creating transfer. Please try again."

Every single time I try to send files from my dropbox to someone else, the message "Error creating transfer. Please try again." appears.   So I thought it was the file size, Nope. Same message ev...
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Megan
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Hey Barrybl4ck, let's jump right into this! 

 

When did you first notice this behavior?

 

Also, would you mind checking your plan page, and let me know the subscription you're currently using? Does this happen with all file types? 

 

Let me know more, and we'll take it from there!

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iiman
New member | Level 2
4 months ago

same here Megan

 

"Error creating transfer. Please try again."

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