Open the Dropbox folder in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac).If someone receives a shared link or shared file with view-only permissions, they won't be able to edit the original file. Create and share a Dropbox link with view-only access Note: If the link recipient is a member of a Dropbox business team, their ability to edit content depends on their team’s permissions. You can then paste it into an email, message, or wherever people can access it.

If a link has been created, then click Copy link.

If a link hasn't been created, click Create.

Hover over the file or folder you’d like to share and click the share icon (rectangle with an up arrow).

Note: If you give another Dropbox user access to a file or folder, they can create their own link to share that content with others. If you share with someone without a Dropbox account, they’ll only be able to preview the file or folder. If you’re on a Dropbox Basic, Professional, or Plus account, you can give other Dropbox users edit access to your Dropbox files or folders via link. Create and share a Dropbox link with edit access Not using Dropbox yet? See how Dropbox helps you easily share folders.

You can't create a shared link to a restricted folder.

Customers on Dropbox Professional and business plans can set additional shared link permissions like passwords and expiration dates.

Microsoft Office files and Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides allow edit access by default, but you can change the access to view-only when you create the link.When the recipient clicks on the link, the file opens as a preview on, and recipients can comment on it. If you share the link through email, WhatsApp, Twitter, instant message, or another third-party app, the recipient sees the name of the file and a thumbnail of the content. When you share a file or folder via link, you can choose to give people with that link edit or view-only access. You can create a link to a file or folder in your Dropbox account to share it with others.

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