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Here are some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have a question that isn't covered by the FAQ's please create a new topic here. “Couldn’t start Dropbox” error on Mac Dropbox fails to launch after macOS updates (e.g., 15.5). Quick Guide * Ensure system extension (and Keychain access) is enabled. * Reinstall…
I noticed that the options available when right clicking on a file in Explorer change when sync is paused. In particular it is no longer possible to "View on dropbox.com". This would be useful to me because I sometimes pause sync to keep my laptop running reasonably when my work colleagues update a load of files at once…
Please support the new NSFileProviderSearching API that allows Spotlight in macOS Tahoe to search cloud files. https://developer.apple.com/documentation/fileprovider/nsfileprovidersearching
Application Affected dropbox Device Mac Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Mac OS sequoia/tahoe Dropbox App Version (if using the app) latest Question or Issue ok so Im hoping this is just me not understanding dropbox but I've asked support who couldn't seem to work it out either so here goes. I have 1TB of…
No mention of this using the search ... so, Is Dropbox mobile compatible with iOS 26 which is being pushed out today ? Thanks in advance
Hi. On July 13th, I received an email from Dropbox (my emphasis): Starting in July 2025, Dropbox will begin limiting support for macOS 10.13–10.15. Unless you update your OS, this means you’ll be switched to a lighter version of the Dropbox desktop app at that time. You’ll still have access to core features like syncing…
I am trying to backup some folders from my two data hard drives installed internally on my Windows 11 computer. Dropbox isn't allowing me to choose additional hard drives within my computer, only the HDD which is used for installed programs only, no data such as documents, pictures, music, videos, project data, etc. (that…
Dropbox was working fine on my laptop until recently. I don't remember any manual update of any program or OS recently. I'm on MAC Venture 13.4.1 + Dropbox v213.4.4597 The sync icons and the menu options when you right click on a file or folder in Dropbox are not showing. I have tried all options that I could find online:…
Application Affected Dropbox Mac Desktop Device Mac Studio Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Mac OS Sonoma 14.7.8 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 205.4.5765 Question or Issue Today I upgraded from Monterey (which was working perfectly) to Sonoma because an app I needed required the update. Now the Dropbox…
The current UI (7/30/25) is absolutely perfect, and doesn't need any changes. The new Beta UI actually removes key features and information like sync status and sync order and history. Please, Staff, I can not express in words, please do not push this Beta forward. If you insist on releasing this UI, then please allow me…
I got a new laptop and I'm trying to link this device to my work email dropbox but it won't link even after unlinking them on my account. it keeps saying that device limit has been reached but I've logged it off on my PC. I even removed all device on the security section. now I'm not sure why it's not logging in.
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