

For example, the link like " fhsbfwieufvewuifhwevfiuenchfwpoeifyvry.mp3" is replaced with ". You'll have to use a PC to remove provides link cloaking for replacing a long URL with the short one in the browser address bar. At the moment shared links can't be removed from mobile devices. Just click the X button next to any file, and then click Delete link to stop sharing it. If you're worried about the security of your shared files, you can review all of your shared files on this page. It's been a long time coming, but the new feature does replace the slightly crude way in which shared links worked all this while. If you want to move files around, restructure folders, or even change the naming scheme on a bunch of files, you can now do that without breaking links for everyone. While this could seem like an unnecessary hassle, the feature does allow for better organisation in shared folders. ( Also see: I Learnt About Backups the Hard Way So You Don't Have To) Keep in mind that during this phased rollout other users may have a different experience with shared links than you." Dropbox says so in a blog post, "We will slowly roll out this new shared link functionality to all users. While you can start using the new feature - and rename or relocate shared files without breaking links - it's worth noting that this could still break links for those who you've shared the links with if they haven't yet received the feature. You should get an email from Dropbox explaining this if it's been enabled on your account. ( Also see: Dropbox 'Project Infinite' Shows Cloud Files as Local on Windows, OS X)ĭropbox, which has 500 million registered users, is implementing this change in phases. This means that you will have to either delete the file altogether from Dropbox or remember to remove the link manually. Moving the file or renaming it will no longer make it private. If you share files via Dropbox, you need to be extra careful.
