Internet2.09.2016

Dropbox is killing free webpage hosting

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Dropbox subscribers have been informed that the service will no longer let them host webpages in public or shared directories.

The feature will be disabled on 3 October.

Game developers and web hobbyists used this feature to cheaply host their sites without the need for setting up dedicated web hosting.

Dropbox assured users that even though it will no longer render web pages, the files will not be removed.

We’re writing to let you know that we’ll be discontinuing the ability to render HTML content in-browser via shared links or Public Folder. If you’re using Dropbox shared links to host HTML files for a website, the content will no longer display in-browser.

Please note that this change will take effect for your account on October 3, 2016, and only impacts how shared files are displayed on the web. Your files will remain safe in Dropbox.

Thanks for being a loyal Dropbox user.

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