Dropbox: Transfer Ownership of Files and Folders

Environment

U-M Dropbox

Issue

How do I transfer ownership of my files and folders in U-M Dropbox?

Resolution

Dropbox provides three ways to transfer ownership of files and folders you own:

  • Use a shared folder containing files and folders you own and change ownership to someone else.
  • Move a folder containing files you own to a Dropbox Team Folder.
  • Use Dropbox Transfer to transfer copies of files and folders to someone else.

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This article provides steps for moving folders into and out of a Dropbox Team Folder.
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This article explains how to transfer ownership of a shared folder in U-M Dropbox.

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This service is a cloud file storage option that provides automatic back-up and is readily accessible from any device