Learn how to manage Dropbox sharing permissions. You can make changes to a file or folder link after sharing it. Manage links with edit or view-only access If a link has been created, click Copy link next to Can view.If a link hasn't been created, click Create link.Right-click or command-click the file or folder you’d like to share.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).Learn how to manage shared link settings for your team.

If you’re an admin on a Dropbox team, you can control the link settings for everyone. 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, Standard, Advanced, and Enterprise 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.

Learn how to manage your default sharing settings.

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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