One of the key features of Dropbox is the ability to share files. Because the documents are not shared directly but through links, we can share documents and files of any type and regardless of their size. We can also share complete folders
How to share a file or folder in Dropbox via email
To start sharing a file or folder via email, you must click on the three-dots menu.
File menu in Dropbox
Now, select Share.
Share files by email in Dropbox
In the Send to field, enter the email address of the person you want to share the file with.
Enter the email address to be able to share
In the text field below, you can add a descriptive or explanatory message about the content of the file.
Enter a message to share the file
Tap on Share.
Share a file by email in Dropbox
The file or folder has now been shared. The recipient will receive an e-mail with the link and the message we wrote.
How to share a file in Dropbox using a link
We may not want to share the document via e-mail and choose to send it via WhatsApp or Telegram. In this case, the best option is to generate a link that we can then send through any messaging application or social network.
First, open the file menu by tapping on the three dots.
File menu in Dropbox
Tap on Copy Link.
Copy file link in Dropbox
Once created, the application will automatically copy the link to the clipboard. Everyone who has the link we have created will have access to the file.
The link to share has been created
How to stop sharing a file or folder in Dropbox
Removing access to our documents is simple. Open the context menu by tapping on the three dots.
File menu in Dropbox
Tap on Manage Access.
File access control in Dropbox
If you shared the file or folder via email, tap on the Members section.
List of people who can view a file
Select the user whose access you wish to withdraw.
List of members with access to a file
Use the Remove member button to revoke permissions.
Remove users with access to a file
Once this is done, the user we invited will no longer be able to view or edit the document.
If we share the file via a link, we can remove the validity of the link. This way, everyone we send the link to will lose access to our shared folder or document. Open the file menu by tapping on the three dots.
File menu in Dropbox
Tap on Manage Access.
File access control in Dropbox
Open the Control Access section under Link Settings.
Link access control
Tap on Delete Link.
Remove shared link
From the pop-up window, select Delete Link.
Confirm the removal of the link
By doing this, we will remove the link and revoke access to our file through it.
