Tip: Do not move shared folders into non-shared folders, as this will create issues if you ever intend to share the root/parent folder. Use a Team Folder if you want more granularity in granting access at subfolder levels.If you want to share the folder's contents, you will need to give collaborators access at the root level for waterfall permissions to take effect.You cannot add new collaborators with different permissions at the subfolder level.You can only share a shared link with Can view access at the subfolder level.Shared folders and Team Folders have very different sharing structures for subfolders within the root-level folder. There are three additional settings you can apply to shared links:įor more information on shared links and how to use them, refer to U-M's Share Dropbox Files Using Shared Links and Dropbox's Create and share Dropbox links with view-only access. The link is viewable by only the individuals shared on the folder.Ĭaution: Do not choose this option if the user you intend to invite does not have a Dropbox account. When someone opens the link, they'll need the password to see its contents. The link is viewable by anyone who has the password. If you would like the shared link to apply only for the Team Folder members, select ' Only people invited.' It does not mean only Team Folder members. Note: When sharing a subfolder in a Team Folder, the shared link permissions will default to ' Team members.' This default means anyone with the link at the University of Michigan with a U-M Dropbox account can view the file. This option will require a user to sign in to a U-M Dropbox account. The link is viewable by anyone at the University of Michigan with a U-M Dropbox account. The link is viewable by anyone who has access to it. There are four access levels you can assign to a shared link (depending on your access to the file/folder): 'Restricted' means that the subfolder has been shared using the Specific people option so that only individuals invited to the subfolder will have access to it. Note: You can't create a shared link to a restricted subfolder in a Team Folder. Shared links provide a useful way to quickly share a file or folder with the appropriate individuals without inviting them directly to the content. Type: Team Folder (with read-only access) You should familiarize yourself with the different types of folders in U-M Dropbox. This document explains how folder settings and permissions function in U-M Dropbox.

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