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jst601
New member | Level 2
3 months ago
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I can't access shared folder due to lack of storage space - do I need to upgrade?

I use dropbox occasionally. I have a free account, one I've had for years. This morning I logged in to access some files a friend shared w/me & dropbox will not let me access it unless I upgrade to s...
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    jst601
    3 months ago

    I see it now. Apologies. The folder size the guy is sending is 4G. 🤦‍♂️

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vr24
New member | Level 1
3 months ago

Thanks. Is there any other way to search in a shared folder, without upgrading my storage limit?

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Mark
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3 months ago

There is no search function available on links that I'm aware of. So, if you want it on your Dropbox you'll need to upgrade. 

OR ask for a transfer/download link and download it all to your machine and use Finder/Explorer etc. to search the downloaded content instead 

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