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buckleyp
Explorer | Level 3
11 months ago

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:...
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Mark
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11 months ago

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 🙂

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    buckleyp
    Explorer | Level 3
    11 months ago

    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!

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      Mark
      Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
      11 months ago

      Have you given them edit access? For that it has to be a shared folder

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        buckleyp
        Explorer | Level 3
        11 months ago

        Well the create link seems to be able to be either edit or view, but I only need view in fact.

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