How to Access Shared Folders in Dropbox? [Mac, Web browser, Windows]

If your colleagues have shared a file or folder in Dropbox do not know how to access it. Then go through the below article, here we are going to see How to access the shared Dropbox folder on Mac, Web browser, and Windows.

When I started to use Dropbox in the starting stage I did not have the knowledge of accessing the folders in the Dropbox account.

After few research, I got the idea of removing the access of the other members, giving someone else the authority to access Dropbox shared folder with other Dropbox users.

Also addressed the issue regarding why we Can’t access our Dropbox files.

The headings that I have covered in this article are listed below:

  • How to give someone else access to Dropbox shared folder on Mac
  • How to give someone else access to Dropbox shared folder on Windows
  • How to give someone else access to Dropbox shared folder on a web browser
  • How to check with whom we have shared the Dropbox folder
  • How to access a shared folder in Dropbox
  • How to remove access to shared folders in the Dropbox web browser
  • Why Can’t I access my Dropbox files
  • Can I control who has access to shared folders in Dropbox

How to Give Someone Else Access to Dropbox Shared Folder on Mac

To give access to the Dropbox account using a Mac:

  • Open the Dropbox account in the web browser.
  • Select the file or folder and press the ellipse “…” option.
  • The ellipse opens click the share option in the new tab.
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  • Select the user to share in the dropdown option, and change the access to Can view or Can edit.
Mac Dropbox folder access

Follow the above points to give someone else access to Dropbox shared folder on Mac.

How to Give Someone Else Access to Dropbox Shared Folder on Windows

To give access to the Dropbox account using a windows Dropbox app.

  • Open the Dropbox account in the web browser.
  • Select the file or folder and press the ellipse “…” option.
  • The ellipse opens click the Share option in the new tab.
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  • Select the user to share in the dropdown option, and change the access to Can view or Can edit.
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Press the remove option to remove the user from the Dropbox folder.

How to Give Someone Else Access to Dropbox Shared Folder in a Web Browser

Follow the below steps to give access to the Dropbox account using a web browser.

  • Open the Dropbox account in the web browser.
  • Select the file or folder and press the Share option next to the selected file or folder.
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  • Click the share option on top of the selected file or folder.
  • In the Dropdown menu click on to share with Dropbox option.
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  • Select who can access option in the Dropbox sharing folder.
  • Select the person in the Dropdown to whom you like to change.
  • Then select the Can view or Can edit option.

Follow the above steps to give access to your Dropbox files and folders.

How to check With Whom We Have Shared the Dropbox Folder

To see with whom you have shared the Dropbox folder:

  • Open the Dropbox account in the web browser.
  • Click the Who has access keypoints option in Dropbox, there we can see the number of users who have access to the folder.
  • Select the folder and in the sidebar, there will be all the collaborators.
  • Hover the icon and Dropbox will display the name of the shared person.
  • To know more about the user click click for more.
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Follow the above points with whom we have shared the Dropbox folder.

How to Access Shared Folder in Dropbox

To access the shared folder in the Dropbox account:

  • Click the Dropbox invitation link sent by another user.
  • If there is multiple Dropbox account select the Dropbox account in which you are going to open the shared link.
  • Then press the request access option.
  • By clicking the request option the person who created the folder will be notified.
  • If the desired person accepts the request you send a notification will be sent to you.

Follow the above steps to access the Dropbox shared folder.

How to Remove Access to Shared Folders in Dropbox Web Browser

The owner of the desired folder has the authority to remove the member from a shared folder. Or the desired person should let you manage all the access to the files and folders in Dropbox.

The removed members will lose access to shared files and folders in Dropbox.

To remove access to the member in the Dropbox browser:

  • Open the Dropbox account in the web browser and go to the shared option on the left side of the screen.
  • Click the share option next to the file or folder to manage.
Dropbox folder access remove

  • Press the Who can access option and press the Dropdown near the member to remove.
  • Click the Remove option near the selected member.
remove access to Dropbox folder

By removing the user from the Dropbox account he cannot access the files shared with him.

Why Can’t I Access My Dropbox Files

Facing a problem accessing your Dropbox files try the below methods.

Clear the web browser’s cache, if you are using browsers like Google Chrome, Safari, or Mozilla Firefox for signing in to the Dropbox account.

Update the web browser to compatible versions or make sure the web browser is adaptable to the Dropbox browser.

We can remove access or change the permission to the shared folder in Dropbox. Also, change permissions or disable the link to remove access to the previously shared folder if there is a shared link.

We can disable view and edit access to a shared folder after inviting someone to join it by altering the permissions or by deleting a collaborator. There is also an option to remove even ourselves from the list of invited users.

It is possible to delete the folder from the device with whom you are sharing when they are connected to the internet.

Can I Control Who Has Access to Shared Folders in Dropbox

Yes, we can manage who has access to shared Dropbox folders. In Shared folder links, there is view only an option, which allows us to browse and download the contents of the folder but cannot edit it.

Users who have Dropbox Business and Professional editions get access to more features for sharing such as the ability to password-protect links.

Conclusion

We have reached the conclusion part of the article and I hope you got enough information on giving and removing access to Dropbox folders.

Also, I hope you got enough information on finding with whom you have shared the Dropbox folders. The issue on unable to access our Dropbox files is also solved in this article.

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