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Angie O.
New member | Level 1
10 years ago
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Can we have an option to lock files we're working on to avoid conflicted copies?

My business partner and I (often working from different locations) are constantly working on the same documents and trying to save our work at the same time. Result: lots of conflicted copies of file...
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Erin_C
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Is it possible to share a folder with a coworker, but lock one file within that folder so that it cannot be opened or downloaded, and the user cannot email it to themselves?

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Jane
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6 years ago
Hey Erin_C, as you've mentioned that you'd like to limit the visibility for shared content, kindly note that you should be able to do that on the folder level by modifying your shared link controls (depending on your plan- i.e. you can add a password, set an expiration date & disable downloads), that would be helpful in case you’d like to adjust access to sensitive material. From there, it would be worth noting that this shouldn't affect any device-specific settings, however it may help you accomplish what you have in mind to a certain extent.
 
Let me know how my advice works for you & I’ll follow-up with you a bit more closely on this discussion. Thanks for reaching out to us on our Community & enjoy the rest of your day until we talk again!