Introducing G2.ai, the future of software buying.Try now
  1. Home
  2. ...
  3. Cloud Content Collaboration Software
  4. Dropbox
  5. Dropbox Discussions
  6. How do I shorten Dropboxes urls?
Rick F.
RF
CEO at Outlet Season
Expand/Collapse Social Share Options

How do I shorten Dropboxes urls?

My clients get scared with the long URIs Drpbox generates they think it’s a “virus” or phishing scheme ...
3 comments
Looks like you’re not logged in.
Users need to be logged in to answer questions
Log In
Arjay Ronald H.
AH
independent consultant - environment, product compliance and digital technology • climate change advocate volunteer • data visualization enthusiast • aspiring data scientist • urban farmer
0
Hi Rick, Great day. I understand much the situation and can't agree more. Let's just hope that Dropbox consider to have an updates in this particular item. Have a great and positive day ahead, Rick!
deleteedit
Looks like you’re not logged in.
Users need to be logged in to write comments
Log In
Reply
Rick F.
RF
CEO at Outlet Season
0
Yes, and the problem is some people are getting strange false positives, due to the fact I use the platform to upload normal PDFs, and they freak out thinking it's malware or a virus, I had a long conversation, with one of my vendors, due to this misunderstanding ... As an engineer I know how to avoid these phishing schemes, but the problem is with us legit merchants, that just want to send info in a more convenient way, to our contacts.
deleteedit
Looks like you’re not logged in.
Users need to be logged in to write comments
Log In
Reply
Arjay Ronald H.
AH
independent consultant - environment, product compliance and digital technology • climate change advocate volunteer • data visualization enthusiast • aspiring data scientist • urban farmer
0
Hi Rick, As this is not currently possible with Dropbox and let's wait if they will bring it back.
deleteedit
Looks like you’re not logged in.
Users need to be logged in to write comments
Log In
Reply
Already have Dropbox?

About Dropbox

Dropbox is the one place to keep life organized and keep work moving. With more than 700 million registered users across approximately 180 countries, we're on a mission to design a more enlightened wa
Discover More