How to share a Dropbox file or folder with someone who doesn't have a Dropbox account

You can share files and folders with someone who doesn’t have a Dropbox account by sending them a view-only shared link. They don’t need to create an account or log in to open the link and preview files.

People who aren’t logged in to a Dropbox account can view shared files and folders, but they can’t edit files or upload files to shared folders.

To edit or upload files to a shared folder, recipients must log in to a Dropbox account and have edit access. Selecting Link for editing doesn’t remove this requirement.

If you want someone to upload files without a Dropbox account, you can create a file request.

How to give someone edit access

Recipients need a Dropbox account and edit access to make changes to shared files or upload files to shared folders.

You can select Link for editing when managing a shared link. However, recipients must log in to a Dropbox account and have edit access before they can edit or upload files.

Learn how to share files and folders with edit access.

How to collect files from someone without a Dropbox account

You can use a file request to collect files from someone who doesn’t have a Dropbox account. Recipients can upload files through a file request without creating a Dropbox account or logging in. Learn how to create a file request.

How to stop sharing a link

You can delete a shared link to stop people from accessing your file or folder through that link. Learn how to remove a link to a Dropbox file or folder.