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Ian Dow
New member | Level 2
3 years ago

Shared team folder not displaying on desktop

Hello. I have tried all the suggested solutions via the help centre. When admin sent the link it came as an invite to edit > go to folder, I clicked the link which takes me to dropbox via my browser,...
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    Mark
    3 years ago

    If they sent you a link its a read only folder so its designed to be viewable via the website only. The person who sent you the link needs to send you a shared folder rather than a link 🙂

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If they sent you a link its a read only folder so its designed to be viewable via the website only. The person who sent you the link needs to send you a shared folder rather than a link 🙂

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Ian Dow
New member | Level 2
3 years ago

Problem solved. Probably the non read only link catching up, Thanks for your help.

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