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Is file sync from Dropbox to NAS drive allowed?

Is file sync allowed from Dropbox to local NAS drive? I need one way synchronization ( download) with "Available offline" option. Dropbox is currently set on local "C" drive ( Windows 10) with "Online-only" synchronization. I would like it to be on locally attached NAS drive with full download ("Available offline"). Attempt to change Dropbox folder location to be on NAS with or without mapping NAS to a drive letter results with the same "ERROR: folder is on network media".

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Mark

Dropbox doesnt work with NAS drives no, unfortunately.

You'd need to find a way to download locally to C: and then copy over. Or, some NAS manufactures have software which allows a sync to occur.

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Mark

Dropbox doesnt work with NAS drives no, unfortunately.

You'd need to find a way to download locally to C: and then copy over. Or, some NAS manufactures have software which allows a sync to occur.

Juankhr

Yes it does. if you change the location of the dropbox local file to a External disk it will recognize NAS as a disk ( recoendation: do not unplugged the NAS or external disk ever )

Rich

Juankhr wrote:
if you change the location of the dropbox local file to a External disk it will recognize NAS as a disk

It is strongly NOT recommended to store the Dropbox folder on an external or networked drive. If the drive becomes disconnected while Dropbox is running or Dropbox starts before the drive is connected, Dropbox could see the missing files as a mass deletion and sync that change to your account online. In other words, you could lose your data!

This is not just a precautionary message. IT HAS HAPPENED, and to several people on these forums.