Can I add my fonts to my Dropbox folder to sync between devices, and point Fontbook there?

Question

Hello there,

I just wondered if anyone has ever done this with any success (or even if it's possible).

I've bought a new Macbook and I'm going to use both of them. On my original Mac I have lots of fonts. If I copy all my Fonts to a Fonts folder in my Dropbox. Can I point Fontbook to it, so both Macbooks will have all the fonts and will always be in Sync

I did go through AI troubleshooting which told me I could do it, but I ended up in a mess, and told me to get a third party app

Just interested if anyone has done

Megan · Answer

Hey there, @ginherts!

Quick check-in to see if you caught my last reply. Do you need more help?

If yes, then I'm happy to assist. If everything is sorted, we'd love to hear what fixed it.

Megan · Answer

Hey there, @ginherts, welcome to our Community!

If both of your MacBooks are syncing properly, your fonts folder that you're going to add to your Dropbox folder should sync automatically.

By doing a quick research online, you can set this up by backing up your font collection or creating a symbolic link, ensuring your files are designated as "available offline" in your Dropbox settings to prevent syncing interruptions.

While this is a common workaround for managing macOS Fontbook files across multiple computers, it falls outside our official area of expertise since I'm not entirely certain on how the Fontbook works. I will keep this thread open and welcome any other users in the community to share their thoughts and specific steps with you.

I'll be waiting for your updates!