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Fairsarae's avatar
Fairsarae
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago

view only link for everyone says Join Folder, Copy to Dropbox, Download. I DON'T want Join Folder.

I create printables I share on Etsy, and because the files are so large, I send a dropbox folder link. It USED to be that the page the link went to would have the choices at top Copy to Dropbox and Download ONLY. Now every link has Join Folder, Copy to Dropbox, and Download. I keep getting email requests to join the folder, which is really annoying. I just want someone to be able to download the files, and that's it. I cannot figure out for the life of me how to make the Join Folder go away! I've tried everything I can think of and nothing changes. I'm going crazy. 

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  • JasonSilverDBX's avatar
    JasonSilverDBX
    9 months ago
    🗯 Important Update: Removal of the Join Folder Option from View-Only Shared Folder Links ðŸ—¯
     
    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 by mid March.
     
    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.
  • JasonSilverDBX's avatar
    JasonSilverDBX
    Icon for Dropbox Product Manager rankDropbox Product Manager
    9 months ago

     

    Update: Removal of 'Join Folder' Feature in Progress – Estimated Completion by Mid-March


    I wanted to share an update regarding the removal of the 'Join Folder' option from View-Only Shared Folder Links. Initially, we anticipated this change would be quick. However, we now understand that a few weeks are needed to ensure a smooth rollout for all our users. We appreciate your patience during this process!


    I'm aware of your eagerness to see this change implemented promptly. Please be assured that we are actively working on this, and we expect the update to be fully implemented by mid-March.


    Note: I've updated my original post to ensure all community members have access to the most current information.

     

    • Kommandant86's avatar
      Kommandant86
      Helpful | Level 6
      9 months ago

      I hope we get the "Copy into my dropbox" Button in the app back. I don't know how it called in the English app but in German it called "In die Dropbox kopieren". And that is my only wish. 

      • JasonSilverDBX's avatar
        JasonSilverDBX
        Icon for Dropbox Product Manager rankDropbox Product Manager
        9 months ago

        Kommandant86, wish granted ðŸ™Œ.  "Copy to Dropbox" option on will be back and replacing the Join button on iOS with this rollout.  Android and Web already include the Copy to Dropbox along with the Join button.

    • JasonSilverDBX's avatar
      JasonSilverDBX
      Icon for Dropbox Product Manager rankDropbox Product Manager
      8 months ago

      Update to the Update: 'Join Folder' Feature Removed as of March 11, 2024


      The removal of the 'Join Folder' option from View-Only Shared Folder Links was successfully implemented on March 11th, 2024.  As stated previously, this fix is effective for all newly created links as well as all existing links.  

       

      Thank you again to all of you in our community who shared your feedback and were patient as we responded to your needs.  Ultimately, our teams are here to serve all of you, so please keep these lines of communication open.  Your input does impact Dropbox!

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