Dropbox has unveiled a new feature reserved for its file sharing service, which allows almost anyone, perhaps matter the platform used to send someone a file, regardless of the device of the latter. The idea is to make it easier for all people who do not have an account on the storage service in the cloud, and wish to share important files with users of the service.
This smart addition that Dropbox added, followed an inquiry which revealed that nearly two thirds of its users have emphasized that they needed to receive files from other sources, at least once in the last year of use, and nearly a quarter of them needed to do it at least once a week.
Users of Dropbox Basic or Pro program can request the files by simple form that recipients can then use to send files you want in return. Members of Dropbox Enterprise Program will get the new feature in the coming weeks, according to a press release.
A simple form to make a request
Named "File Requests" functionality does not require that the file originator has a Dropbox account, and it can send files up to 2 GB in size. Obviously, the files will be collected in a folder but they will not be accessible to those who send files.
This is an interesting alternative to actually attach files in e-mail, or use complex file transfer system online. Moreover, it is a potentially effective means of Dropbox to attract new users to the detriment of competing services.
To use the new feature, log on dropbox.com, and click on "File Requests" in the left menu (or click on this link). From there you will be able to see the existing file requests and see how many files have been placed in each folder.
When it's time to create a new file request, add a description, and specify which folder you want the received files appear. Dropbox will then send an email containing a link to the file to anyone with the authorization to upload files.
Dropbox claims to have over two billion Dropbox sharing connections, with over a quarter of a million users joining every day or create shared folders on Dropbox.
This latest announcement comes just weeks after Dropbox has partnered with Microsoft to integrate Office Online.
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This smart addition that Dropbox added, followed an inquiry which revealed that nearly two thirds of its users have emphasized that they needed to receive files from other sources, at least once in the last year of use, and nearly a quarter of them needed to do it at least once a week.
Users of Dropbox Basic or Pro program can request the files by simple form that recipients can then use to send files you want in return. Members of Dropbox Enterprise Program will get the new feature in the coming weeks, according to a press release.
A simple form to make a request
Named "File Requests" functionality does not require that the file originator has a Dropbox account, and it can send files up to 2 GB in size. Obviously, the files will be collected in a folder but they will not be accessible to those who send files.
This is an interesting alternative to actually attach files in e-mail, or use complex file transfer system online. Moreover, it is a potentially effective means of Dropbox to attract new users to the detriment of competing services.
To use the new feature, log on dropbox.com, and click on "File Requests" in the left menu (or click on this link). From there you will be able to see the existing file requests and see how many files have been placed in each folder.
When it's time to create a new file request, add a description, and specify which folder you want the received files appear. Dropbox will then send an email containing a link to the file to anyone with the authorization to upload files.
Dropbox claims to have over two billion Dropbox sharing connections, with over a quarter of a million users joining every day or create shared folders on Dropbox.
This latest announcement comes just weeks after Dropbox has partnered with Microsoft to integrate Office Online.
Do not forget that the best support for this blog is to share our articles.
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