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sosbo_4
New member | Level 2
10 months ago

PDF "view only" share link continues to allow editing

I have edited both my profile settings and the pdf settings specifically to generate a "view only" link. However, every time I go to share the link I continue to see on the top bar that the pdf is editable. Not only is it editable but anyone can edit it for everyone. What do I need to do to change this? I have even logged out of my Dropbox account and used the link to see if it changed anything, it did not.  My PDF is clickable with links but, I have tried other PDf's that were not to see if it changed anything and it did the same thing. I need a view only link. How do I get this?

 

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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    10 months ago
    sosbo_4 wrote:

    I have even logged out of my Dropbox account and used the link to see if it changed anything, it did not.

    According to your screenshot you're still logged in, so it would make sense that it's editable. Make sure you're testing the link in an Incognito/private browsing session to ensure that you're not signed in to your account.

  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
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    10 months ago
    sosbo_4 wrote:

    I have even logged out of my Dropbox account and used the link to see if it changed anything, it did not.

    According to your screenshot you're still logged in, so it would make sense that it's editable. Make sure you're testing the link in an Incognito/private browsing session to ensure that you're not signed in to your account.

    • psingh432's avatar
      psingh432
      Explorer | Level 4
      6 months ago

      Hey, I'm having the same issue. It shows my pdf file to be editable even on incognito mode. it's on view mode in my settings,

      • Rich's avatar
        Rich
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        6 months ago
        psingh432 wrote:

        Hey, I'm having the same issue. It shows my pdf file to be editable even on incognito mode. it's on view mode in my settings,

        Can you provide a screenshot showing where it says that it's editable, along with a screenshot that shows the settings for the link itself? Be sure to mask any private information.

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