Each shared folder member needs to have enough space in their account to accept the invite to a shared folder. … If someone shares a 3 GB folder with you, you won’t be able to accept that invite.
Share on dropbox.com
- Sign in to dropbox.com.
- Click All Files in the left column.
- Hover over the item you’d like to share.
- Click the share icon (person) that appears.
- Type the email or name of the person, people, or group you’d like to share with.
- Select Can edit from the dropdown menu.
- Click Share file or Share folder.
The amount of space in your Dropbox prevents you from accepting a shared folder invite if: The shared folder is larger than your space quota (for example, the shared folder is 5 GB but your account is 2 GB total)
How does sharing a Dropbox folder work?
When you share a file or folder using Dropbox, the recipient receives an email with a link to the file or folder. The recipient must have a Dropbox account and be signed into that account to view or edit the file or folder.
Why does Dropbox say I don’t have permission to create a link?
Error: “You don’t have permission to perform this action.”
This can happen if: The owner of the folder you were trying to share doesn’t allow editors to share with other members. You have view-only access to the file or folder.
You can share files with anyone, including people without Dropbox accounts, by sharing a link to any file or folder. You can send a shared link by email, Facebook, Twitter, instant message, social networks, wherever you want.
On dropbox.com
- Sign in to dropbox.com.
- Click Upload.
- Click Files or Folder: If you choose Files, select as many files as you like and click Open. If you choose Folder, select a folder and click Upload.
Can others add to my Dropbox?
Dropbox file requests let you request files from anyone and collect them right in your Dropbox account. With file requests: Anyone can send you a file you’ve requested, whether they have a Dropbox account or not. … Only you can view files uploaded by others, unless you decide to share them.
With Dropbox Family, each member of the plan has their own Dropbox account. … Each Family plan member can access and share the files and folders stored in their Dropbox accounts from any device, using the Dropbox desktop app, mobile app, and dropbox.com.
Right-click on the folder and click Properties from the menu bar. Go to Sharing tab and click on “Advanced Sharing “ option. … Next, select Permissions and select the Allow box for “Full Control“ to set Full Control permission for everyone that lets you share the folder with everyone.
On the Dropbox desktop app
- Open the Dropbox folder in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac).
- Right-click or command-click the file or folder you’d like to share.
- Click Share…. If a link hasn’t been created, click Create link. …
- The link is copied to your clipboard.