FAQs
Are Dropbox links secure? Yes, Dropbox shared links are secure. Anyone with the shared link can view and download the file you've shared. But, they won't be able to see or access anything else in your Dropbox account, even the folder where your shared file is stored.
Can anyone access my Dropbox link? ›
It's simple to send or share files from Dropbox with anyone you want—and they don't even need a Dropbox account. Create a shared link from your Dropbox desktop or mobile app for iOS or Android and share that link via chat, text, or email. Anyone with the shared link can view and download the file.
How do I share files on Dropbox Mobile? ›
Tap “⁝” (vertical ellipsis on Android) or “…” (ellipsis on iOS) next to the folder you'd like to share. Tap Share. Tap Invite to file (file) or +Invite (folder). Tap under Send to and type the Email, name, or group of the person (or people) you'd like to share the file or folder with.
How do I share a Dropbox link with someone who doesn t have Dropbox? ›
Under Quick Actions, click Share…. From the dropdown, select Can view to give them view-only permissions. If a link hasn't been created, click Create. If a link has been created, then click Copy link.
How do I make my Dropbox link private? ›
Add passwords to shared links
- Log in to dropbox.com.
- Hover over the name of the file and click Share.
- Click Settings.
- Click either Link for editing or Link for viewing depending on which link you'd like to add a password to.
- Next to Require password, click to toggle it On. ...
- Set a password.
- Click Save.
Yes, Dropbox shared links are secure. Anyone with the shared link can view and download the file you've shared. But, they won't be able to see or access anything else in your Dropbox account, even the folder where your shared file is stored.
How can I tell if someone opened my Dropbox link? ›
View file activity
- Log in to dropbox.com.
- Click a file to open its preview. Make sure you have your previews set to Full screen.
- Click File in the top-left corner.
- Click Activity. The Activity tab will open on the left, where you can see who performed an action and when the action happened.
How to create and share a Dropbox link with view-only access on dropbox.com
- Log in to dropbox.com.
- Hover over the file or folder you'd like to share and click Share. ...
- Click Copy link.
- Click Manage.
- Select Link for viewing.
- Click Copy link.
Methods for Secure File Sharing
- Method 1: Use Encrypted File Sharing Services. ...
- Method 2: Password-Protect Your Shared Files. ...
- Method 3: Use a Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) ...
- Use Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) ...
- Limit Access to Shared Files. ...
- Educate Employees and Users on Best Practices.
Android phone or tablet
- Open the Dropbox mobile app.
- Open the folder where you'd like to save your files.
- Tap "+" (plus).
- Tap Upload files.
- Find the files you want to upload, and tap to select them for upload.
- Tap Upload.
Can I download a file without a Dropbox account? You don't need a Dropbox account to download the files in a shared link. To download a file, open the shared link and click the download icon (down arrow with a line under it) in the upper right.
How do I make my Dropbox link accessible to everyone? ›
To manage your default sharing settings:
- Log in to dropbox.com.
- Click your avatar (profile picture or initials) in the top right.
- Click Settings.
- Click the Sharing tab.
- Choose your default settings. Use Who has access to manage who can open your shared links. Anyone with the link: All the links you share are public.
How to share a Dropbox direct download link
- Go to dropbox.com or open the desktop app.
- On the web app, hover over the file you want to share, and click the Copy link button that appears when you hover over it. Alternatively, right-click the file, and select Copy link. ...
- Share the link as you normally would.
All files you store in Dropbox are private. Other people can't see and open those files unless you purposely share links to files or share folders with others.
How to send secure files via Dropbox? ›
Before you share a link to a PDF, Word doc, or other file or folder, simply set a password for it—so only the recipient can open it with the password you choose. Members of a Dropbox team account can easily limit who has access to sensitive files.
How to create a shareable link? ›
How to Create a Shareable Link
- Navigate to Content Workflow.
- Select an item for which you want to create a share link.
- Click Select share... ...
- Default Anyone with the link can view is selected. ...
- (Optional) A password toggle is required to password-protect the link.
If you receive a shared link, you'll only be able to access the file or folder on dropbox.com.
Can anyone see what in my Dropbox? ›
Who can access my files? Only you, or people you invite to edit a file, can invite others to your shared files. Learn how to change permissions for your shared folders and shared links. Note: If someone downloads a shared link without viewing it on dropbox.com, they won't show in viewer info.
