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shared links vs folders and use of storage space
I am confused about the difference between shared links and shared folders.
here it says that if I create a shared folder it uses my storage space but if I create a link it doesn't
https://help.dropbox.com/storage-space/storage-space
but it seems they are basically the same now, as in if you create a link you are doing the same thing as if you create a shared folder.
is this article out of date?
I was wanting to create a link to share some large files and so that it is not included in the recipient's storage space, but whenever they receive the link (or shared folder invitation), it just asks them to join the folder, and the files are included in their storage space anyway.
is there no option to just share a link any more and for the recipient to see the files but not have them included in their storage space?
or how do I do this?
thanks!
- Mark
Super User II
Hi buckleyp
You have slightly mis-read it.... the article is on about recipients and their quota. If you send somebody a shared LINK then they dont need to add it to their Dropbox account and as such it doesnt use their quota. A shared folder with read/write access DOES use quota.
However, as the files are on your account they use space - thats how you can create said links.
buckleyp wrote:
is there no option to just share a link any more and for the recipient to see the files but not have them included in their storage space?
Send them a shared link 🙂
I was exactly meaning THEIR quota.
I sent them the link, but all they can do is "join" the folder, which means it then ends up being included in their quota.
I cannot see a difference between sending a shared link and setting up a shared folder.
thank you!
- Mark
Have you given them edit access? For that it has to be a shared folder
ahsiehDropbox Product Manager
Thank you for reaching out buckleyp ! I wanted to follow up and address your question above with an update we're making across Dropbox.
Removal of the Join Folder Option from View-Only Shared Folder Links
We introduced the capability to join a folder directly from a view-only link to make collaboration even easier. While well meaning, we don’t always get it right. We've heard your concerns, and after careful consideration, we've decided to remove this feature. This change will be implemented within the next couple of days. Going forward, recipients visiting a view-only folder link will no longer see the option to Join Folder. No action or setting modification is required on your part. This change affects both new and existing view-only folder links.
Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we encourage you to share any further thoughts or questions you might have. Please let us know if this solves the problem you've been running into!
