Environment
U-M Dropbox
Issue
How do I use Dropbox File Request to allow collaborators to share files to a specific U-M Dropbox folder?
Resolution
Refer to the Dropbox Help Center to learn more about allowing collaborators to submit files to a folder using Dropbox File Request.
The article includes information on:
- How to create a file request
- You have three options to send a File Request:
- Send the File Request link as an email
- Copy the File Request link
- Copy an email address you can send to collaborators to ask them to email their attachments to the link
- How to edit a file request
- How to close a file request
Important things to note:
- The File Request title and description you enter are viewable by anyone who has access to the File Request.
- In the "Share file request" dialog box, entering an email in the To: field and clicking the Done button will not send the File Request email to recipients. You must click Send for it to send them an email notification.
- Collaborators who submit files will not be able to view the folder or its contents in Dropbox.
- Unless they are shared directly on the File Request folder.
- Collaborators do not need a Dropbox account to submit files.
- Collaborators are required to provide a name and email address when submitting files to the File Request.
- The submitted file is labeled with their first and last name in your account. The email address will not appear on the file.
- You can use existing folders as a destination when creating a File Request.
- This includes subfolders within Team Folders. However, you can't use the parent-level Team Folder as a destination.
- You can upload ZIP folders via File Request.
- There is a file size limit of 50GB for each File Request submission.
- However, remember that if the File Request is in your individual account (and not a Team Folder), you need to be careful not to exceed your 5TB storage limit.
Additional Information
There is also an option in Dropbox to email a file to a folder that does not require using File Request.
Need additional information or assistance? Contact the ITS Service Center.