How to share a Dropbox Paper doc

You can share a Dropbox Paper doc with specific people or send them a link. You can also choose whether people can view or edit the doc.

How to share a Dropbox Paper doc with specific people on dropbox.com

To share a Paper doc with specific people:

1. Log in to dropbox.com.
2. Find the Paper doc you want to share.
3. Click Share.
4. Enter the name or email address of the people you want to share with.
5. Choose whether they can edit or can view.
6. Add a message, if you like.
7. Click Share.

The people you add will receive an email with a link to the doc.

How to share a Dropbox Paper doc with a link

To share a link to your Paper doc:

1. Log in to dropbox.com.
2. Find the Paper doc you want to share.
3. Click Share.
4. Click Copy link.
5. Paste the link where you want to share it.

 The link uses your default sharing settings.

 Learn how to manage your default sharing settings.

What happens when you mention someone who doesn’t have access

If you mention someone who doesn’t have access to a Paper doc, they won’t automatically get access or be notified. A message will ask if you want to give them access.

To mention someone:

1. Log in to dropbox.com.
2. Open the Paper doc.
3. Enter @ followed by the name or email address of someone who doesn’t have access.
4. Choose what you want to do:
   • Click Add to doc for one person or Add people for multiple people to give them edit access.
   • Click Not now to keep the mention without giving them access or notifying them. To give them access later, hover over the mention and click Share in the tooltip.

How to share a Paper doc on the old release of Dropbox Paper

If you're using the old release of Dropbox Paper, sharing works differently.

How to tell if you're using the old release

To check which your release you're using:

1. Log in to dropbox.com.
2. Click ☑ New next to the search bar.
3. Hover over Document.
   • If you don’t see Dropbox Paper doc, you’re using the old release.
   • If you see Dropbox Paper doc, use the sharing instructions earlier in this article.
     

How to share a Dropbox Paper doc on the old release