Implement restrictive access using the Dropbox API
Dec 11, 2019Tahsin Islam

Summary
This post details the implementation of restrictive folder access control within Dropbox Business. It explains how to break permission inheritance from parent folders using the `/sharing/share_folder` and `/sharing/set_access_inheritance` API endpoints with the `no_inherit` option. It also covers adding and removing specific members or groups to these restricted folders using `/sharing/add_folder_member` and `/sharing/remove_folder_member` endpoints, and restoring inherited permissions with `/sharing/set_access_inheritance` using the `inherit` option. Use cases and common questions regarding who can restrict access and error messages are also addressed.