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How to link an Unlinked Backup?

I have a backup that is shows as "Unlinked" under status (see PC (9) on the screen shot). This back up does not show up when I navigate to Manage Backups via the desktop app. It does show up in file explorer, but it is not syncing.

How can I "Link" it so it starts syncing again?

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Sage4

Three screenshots attached: The online Backup tab (that shows PC (9) Unlinked), the Backup tab on my computer (that doesn't show PC (9), the File Explorer portion of Dropbox (that shows PC (9)).
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Megan

Hi @Sage4, welcome to our Community!

You mentioned that when you visit your Backup tab on the app's preferences, you don't see it there.

Do you have the option to re-enable Backup when you're there?

Let me know more!

Sage4

No, I don't have that option. PC (9) is not listed - that's the one that should be syncing. There's no way to add a new backup.

Megan

Hi @Sage4, I'd definitely love to have a visual of what you see on your end when visiting your Backup tab on the device.

If you could send a few screenshots, that'd be most helpful. While you're at it, feel free to also send me a screenshot of the Backup that you see in your File Explorer, please.

Sage4

Back up manager.PNG

File Explorer.PNG

Sage4

I deleted the Dropbox app and all Dropbox related files on my computer. I reinstalled and started the whole process from scratch. Seems to be working now.