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Can you see who downloaded a shared file from Dropbox?
is it possible to see who downloaded a document in my shared file folder? My past employer is saying i downloaded a file and is saying they have proof.. is this possible.
Thanks for the additional information hetricga - much appreciated.
So you removed your access from the said shared folder and by accident you accessed a file within it before doing so - correct?
Note that any shared file that currently is saved in your Dropbox will show viewer info and this includes files in shared folders and files that have a shared link to them too.
With viewer info, you can see if someone is currently looking at a file. And, depending on the Dropbox plan you have, you may also be able to see when someone last viewed a file.
Only members with ‘Can edit’ and ‘Can view’ permissions will appear though. If anyone has access to the content via a shared link they will only show as a guest.
You can read more about this here:
https://help.dropbox.com/files-folders/viewer-information
I hope this clears things up to some extent.
PS: If you need account specific assistance, you can reach out to our Support team directly from the following page: https://www.dropbox.com/support
I was never removed as a person who could download, edit or share. I went into the dropbox to remove myself a couple months later and tapped on a file by accident. I am sure this is the notification they recieved. I am now being told that i downloaded a file and they will be taking action. Is it possible to view who downloaded a file or viewed a file with a date within a shared folder.. or tell if it was downloaded or just viewed?
Walter
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffThanks for the additional information hetricga - much appreciated.
So you removed your access from the said shared folder and by accident you accessed a file within it before doing so - correct?
Note that any shared file that currently is saved in your Dropbox will show viewer info and this includes files in shared folders and files that have a shared link to them too.
With viewer info, you can see if someone is currently looking at a file. And, depending on the Dropbox plan you have, you may also be able to see when someone last viewed a file.
Only members with ‘Can edit’ and ‘Can view’ permissions will appear though. If anyone has access to the content via a shared link they will only show as a guest.
You can read more about this here:
https://help.dropbox.com/files-folders/viewer-information
I hope this clears things up to some extent.
PS: If you need account specific assistance, you can reach out to our Support team directly from the following page: https://www.dropbox.com/support
Thank you so much!
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