Transfer, on the other hand, sends a copy of the file so that you can share it with someone and they can download it regardless of whether they use Dropbox or not. So if you delete the folder or replace its contents, the person you sent it to won't be able to access it anymore.
Right now, when you share a file or folder from your Dropbox with someone, any changes made to it sync. A new feature called Dropbox Transfer (launching in private beta today) aims to remove the last bits of friction from that process by focusing specifically on sending files, not necessarily collaborating on them. For years, the company has made it pretty easy to share any file or folder stored in your Dropbox with others, regardless of whether or not they have an account of their own. In your email Body box, select Direct Media Link to include a direct download link to your Dropbox file.Sharing files through Dropbox is not a new concept. Just make a Zap that watches Dropbox for new files, then add a Gmail action to send the message. Say you want to email a direct link to your colleagues whenever you add a file to your project folder in Dropbox. Share that link with your friends and colleagues and they can do the same.Īutomatically generate a Dropbox direct download link with ZapierĪnother option is to use Zapier's Dropbox integrations to automatically copy and share a direct download link to your new Dropbox files. To get a direct download link, replace the with dl., which will give you a link like: Ĭopy that link and paste it in your browser, and it should download the file directly. Or, on your desktop, right-click on the file, and select Copy Dropbox Link.
Go to, find your file, and click the Copy link button that appears when you hover over it. First, you need the normal sharing link from Dropbox.
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