Dropbox: Add a Shared Folder to Your Account / View a Shared File

Environment

U-M Dropbox

Issue

How to add a shared folder to your account / view a shared file in U-M Dropbox

Resolution

Refer to the Dropbox Help Center for steps on adding a shared folder to your account and viewing a shared file in Dropbox.

Note: Only shared folders can be added to your account from the Shared tab. You cannot add a shared file to your account/All Files view, you can only preview it in Dropbox.

Additional Information

Need additional information or assistance? Contact the ITS Service Center.

Details

Article ID: 6543
Created
Wed 10/6/21 12:31 PM
Modified
Tue 9/26/23 4:56 PM

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