You might see that the Dropbox Community team have been busy working on some major updates to the Community itself! So, here is some info on what’s changed, what’s staying the same and what you can expect from the Dropbox Community overall.
How can users download files immediately from a shared link?
- we've asked multiple agents over the years for a request to make a smoother experience for our clients... I want to share a link to a photo to a client to download, they don't want to sign up for a dropbox account or even know what dropbox is, they should not see an advertising screen to sign up or sign in to download a simple linked file (not a shared folder) - as a business customer, the client facing side should be able to be branded and feel like it's OUR business not dropbox, yes there's a logo, but that's it, the process for a client to simply view and download an image feels clunky and not client friendly We're hoping that as a business customer, we can stop forcing our clients to go through 2 screens and dropbox branding to download a file
Shared links returning old content!
Hi, I've used shared links forever, and I have many. I use Dropbox API to upload files to replace older files. Usually, the link which was structured like this: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/<token>/path.jpg?rlkey=<token>&dl=1 Usually would offer the newest version of that file immediately. Lately, some links offer the latest content, and some offer arbitrary older content. It's not cache, since I am trying to access these files in a multitude of ways. curl, python, servers pulling files. When I try to make a new shared link, now it has a new structure: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/<token>/path.jpg?rlkey=<token>&st=<whatever this is>&dl=1 However after generating a new link, the old link still offers the old arbitrary content. The new link works for a bit, but then offers old content again. I've tried reading all of the forums, but I can't find anyone with the same issue I have. What is the new st value? and why do some of my old links still update when they get a new version and others don't? Please advise asap! Thank you!
Adding Shared Folders from a differnet account?
I am a long time Dropbox user. I have the 2TB plan and it is working fine. I got a new job and the company uses DB. So I have access to 88Gb of data via the web interface. I would like to keep the folders on a local drive for improved search performance. The shared folders are using my work email address. Question: What is the best way to download and keep these folders in sync?
How can I download files from a shared link that no longer works?
Hi, I have a dropbox link that was sent to me in 2015 by my wedding photographer and at the time I saved the photos from it on a HD but its corrupted now. I still have the original link but I get an error when I click on it (Attached error image). Is there a way to retrieve those pictures? ( The photographing company no longer exists so no option to ask them)
