Click the Dropbox icon on your desktop’s menu bar or system tray. You have the option to share the file via email or share a link instead. Click Share and a dialog box will appear. Hover over the file and a Share button will appear.

Here’s how to create a Dropbox link using any version of Dropbox: Create a Link in the Dropbox Browser Anybody you send this link to can view the file or folder and download its contents. All you need to do is create a shared link. You can share a Dropbox file or folder with anybody, even if the recipient doesn’t have a Dropbox account. So, without further ado, here’s your guide to creating and sending shared links in Dropbox: How to Create a Dropbox Link And, even better, you can send this link via text, Facebook Messenger, Slack or any messaging service you choose. It’ll take them directly to a file or folder in your cloud. With Dropbox, you can simply create a shared link for your colleagues, clients, or friends and family. How many times have your emails failed to send because of issues with an attachment or because your attachment is over the size limit? *Facepalm* The process of dragging files over to email and trying to attach them can be a pain. But, it certainly makes sharing files a lot quicker and easier. Sure, it won’t vacuum the house or do your meal prep for the week.

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