How to Change Dropbox Link Name

Quick summary

Dropbox does not support custom link aliases, so the most effective way to change a Dropbox link name is to rename the file or folder and generate a new shared link. This step-by-step walkthrough shows exactly how to do it inside your Dropbox account.

Steps

1. Sign in to the Dropbox website and open your account.
2. Locate the file or folder for which you want to change the link name.
3. Click the Share button next to the file or folder.
4. Click Create link if a shared link does not already exist.
5. Right-click the file or folder, select Rename, and enter the new name.
6. If you want the link to reflect a different name, rename the file or folder itself to update how the link appears.
7. Once renamed, copy the new link and share it as needed.
8. Note: Dropbox does not allow direct link text editing or custom aliases — renaming the file and creating a new link is the best approach.