dropbox file request

1. How do I use Dropbox to request files?
2. Can someone add files to my Dropbox?
3. Do I need a Dropbox account to receive files?
4. How does someone send me something via Dropbox?
5. How do I email a file to Dropbox?
6. Can I share a Dropbox folder with someone who doesn't have Dropbox?
7. Is Dropbox safe for confidential files?
8. How do I add someone to my Dropbox folder?
9. Can I download files from Dropbox?
10. Who can see Dropbox files?
11. How do I open a Dropbox file on my PC?

How do I use Dropbox to request files?

How to create a file request

1. Sign in to dropbox.com.
2. Click File requests in the left sidebar.
3. Click New request on the right-hand side.
4. Under Title, enter a name for your request.
5. Under Description, add details about the request, if you like.

Can someone add files to my Dropbox?

Dropbox's New Requests Feature Lets Anyone Upload Files To Your Account. ... Through a simple interface on Dropbox.com/requests, you can specify what file or files you're looking for, and you're then provided a link you can distribute or you can select the option to have Dropbox send a request email on your behalf.

Do I need a Dropbox account to receive files?

See how Dropbox makes syncing files easy. Can I receive shared files when I don't have a Dropbox account? You don't need a Dropbox account to view the files in a shared link, and you can download those files to your computer. Files that you download from a shared link won't sync with Dropbox if you edit them.

How does someone send me something via Dropbox?

Share a file or folder on dropbox.com

Hover over the name of the file or folder and click the share icon (person). Type the Email, name, or group of the person (or people) you'd like to share with. Click Share file or Share folder. They'll receive an email with a link to the file or folder.

How do I email a file to Dropbox?

Compose an email message, attach some files and send them to your Dropbox address. Within a minute, those files would become available in your Dropbox folder. If you want other people to upload files to your Dropbox folder, simply share your Dropbox email address with them and reset it once the task is done!

Can I share a Dropbox folder with someone who doesn't have Dropbox?

Share a Dropbox folder with anyone

You can share files with anyone, including people without Dropbox accounts, by sharing a link to any file or folder. ... Dropbox Professional and Dropbox Business customers can add passwords and expirations to shared links.

Is Dropbox safe for confidential files?

Dropbox doesn't provide for client-side encryption. Dropbox also doesn't support the creation of your own private keys. However, Dropbox users are free to add their own encryption. ... The security of your data is our highest priority and all files stored on Dropbox servers are encrypted.

How do I add someone to my Dropbox folder?

Add members to a company-managed group

1. Sign in to dropbox.com with your admin credentials.
2. Click Admin Console.
3. Click Groups.
4. Select the name of the group you'd like to add members to.
5. Click Add members.
6. Enter the name of the person you'd like to invite, and click Add members.

Can I download files from Dropbox?

Having the official Dropbox app on your Android device makes it extremely easy to access files on the go. You can even download files to your device.

Who can see Dropbox files?

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 do I open a Dropbox file on my PC?

Open the desktop app when starting your computer

1. Open your Dropbox desktop app preferences.
2. In the General tab, check Start Dropbox on system startup to open Dropbox in your taskbar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac) and sync files and folders in your Dropbox folder to your account online, whenever you start your computer.