What this operation supports in Dropbox
Retrieves the details of a single file request by its ID, including its destination folder, open/closed status, and how many files have been submitted to it so far.
Implementation details
A file request lets external people upload files into a specified Dropbox folder through a shareable link, without needing a Dropbox account of their own -- this call reads that request's current configuration and state rather than its submitted files directly.
Operational considerations
A closed file request stops accepting new uploads but keeps its record and previously submitted files intact, so checking status here before relying on a request still being open avoids assuming it's accepting new submissions when it isn't.
Use cases
Use cases for managing file-submission workflows.
- Verify open requests before routing incoming files to processing queues.
- Display request status in dashboards for project stakeholders.
- Automate reminders when a request is about to expire.
- Audit and reconcile request submissions against expected deliveries.