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Can't download/sync large files as I get an out of disk space error even though I have enough
Dropbox Plan Advanced Device Macbook pro, Apple M1 Max Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Sequoia 15.7.2 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 241.4.4853 Question or Issue I hope you can help. I'm trying to downlaod 3 large video files (105GB each) using the Dropbox Desktop App. When I check how much free space…
Sync arrows showing on my files in the Dropbox folder but the app is not syncing
Hi everyone, I’m seeing the sync arrows next to some files/folders in Explorer, but nothing seems to be actively syncing. Here’s what I’ve tried so far: Resynced files Toggled files between online-only and local Rebooted my machine Paused and restarted Dropbox sync The only thing I haven’t tried yet is completely…
Linux install - do not add "dropbox.list" to apt... (deb)
Linux install - do not add "dropbox.list" to apt... (deb install) latest Linux versions use DEB822 Source Format now (.sources) or replace "dropbox.list" with "dropbox.surces" example: Types: deb URIs: http://linux.dropbox.com/ubuntu/ Suites: questing Components: main Signed-By: /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/dropbox.asc
Dropbox syncing doesn't work the way it used to
Device Dell Laptop Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 11 Question or Issue I don't know what y'all did recently, but as far as I can tell, it has ruined dropbox. Selective sync no longer actually synchs files, just make stupid cloud icons. Each time I try to access a file, and I have more than 15 GB of…
I changed computers and now my files are missing. How can I restore them?
I purchased a new Dell laptop in December. We transferred everything over from the new one. I now noticed many of my dropbox files are missing. The folder structure is there but the files are missing. I see dropbox offers a way to create a back up but I have made changes in some of my current dropbox folders since…
The desktop app on Mac OS Tahoe isn't connecting to the internet
When I try to log in I get this message: Unable to connect to Dropbox MacBook Pro-Tahoe 26.3
How can I add more folders to my Dropbox folder after choosing not to sync all?
Question or Issue I installed the dropbox desktop app on a new computer I set up. During the install it asked if I wanted ALL folders/files or just some. I selected a number of folders to be included and proceeded. I now find that I want to add more of the folders on the .com site to the desktop site and have them synch.…
You are not eligible for Dropbox on File Provider at this time
Device Macbook Air 2020 M1 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Tahoe 26.3 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 241.4.4853 Dropbox Plan Standard 2TB Question or Issue I have selective sync on. When I look at the Sync tab in Preference, it says "You are not eligible for Dropbox on File Provider at this time" under…
Dropbox icon not showing, although set to show
Application Affected Dropbox Desktop Device Thinkpad E15 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 11 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 241.4.4853 Question or Issue I am running the latest version of Dropbox Desktop on Windows 11 (25H2 version, build 26200.7840). I set the system tray manager to show the…
How do I resolve a selective sync conflict after reinstalling the Dropbox app on macOS?
Device MacBook Air Operating System/Browser (if using the web) macOS Tahoe 26.3 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 241.4.4853 Question or Issue Due to a failed macOS update I had to reinstall macOS and recover my data from a Time Machine backup. However, the system reported that my Dropbox app was corrupted, so I…
My Dropbox app on Windows is stuck indexing for 2-3 days now.
Hello, I am facing an issue with my Dropbox desktop app on Windows where it has been stuck on indexing for the past 2–3 days and no files are syncing. The Dropbox web version is working normally and uploads, transfers, and syncing through the browser are fine. The problem is only in the desktop app, which also does not…
The sync icons don't show up in Finder (macOS Sequoia 15.7.1).
Dropbox Desktop Mac Studio Ultra M1 Sequoia 15.7.1 237.4.5655 Several of us in my company are having this problem. In finder, the sync icon (showing whether something is online or offline) no longer shows up. Huge problem for those of us sharing a zillion gigabyte dropbox and constantly syncing and unsyncing. There have…
Dropbox folder right-click options disappeared on macOS Tahoe
Hi there, I've read before that dropbox and macs are not working as seamlessly as they used but all the posts are years old so I wanted to check if that is still a problem or we have a work around it? My major frustration is that the dropbox right click menu is all gone. So there is no way to copy links, share, etc.. from…
My Mac desktop app shows sync issues due to permissions, but all settings are correct.
Device (Mac Sudio Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Mac OS 26.2 Tahoe Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 241.4.4853 Syncing Status (Upto date) Question or Issue I am getting sync issues for several files (see message) asking for "permissions," which all permissions in system settings are already given, so I…
The Dropbox Icon is missing from my system tray on Windows 11.
Application Affected Dropbox Device Dell Operating System/Browser (if using the web) (Windows 11 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) PREVIOUS TICKETS RE THIS ISSE: 25970669, 25969165, 25897971, 25863084 Question or Issue Drobox stopped working on all three of my computers. I worked with the AI bot and FINALLY got it…
Green checkmarks are missing on my Mac's Dropbox folders.
Device Apple MacBook Pro, 16 inch, 2021, M1 Max Operating System/Browser (if using the web) MacOS Tahoe 26.2 (25C56) Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 241.4.4853 Syncing Status Up to date Question or Issue I've noticed that the dropbox folders on my local drive are no longer displaying the green checkmarks to indicate…
Should I make everything online only before moving my Dropbox folder to another drive?
Hi, so I want to move my dropbox folder to another drive with more space. Currently my dropbox have around 500 GB of available offline files. It's a company dropbox so in total it has 6 TB of files. I want to move the dropbox folder to a 2tb drive. I read so many problem about indexing that took forever or other syncing…
Dropbox indexing freezes on my machine
Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Window 11 currently uptodate Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 239.4.8301 Syncing Status frozen Question or Issue I've had this issue for months now anytime the computer it turned off or goes to sleep. Dropbox is not available on the computer when indexing freezes. The only…
Updating to File Provider API has made my Mac unusable
Hi all, I'm joining the "File Provider API broke my computer" dance and sure wish I had read more in this forum before attempting to update. Dropbox had consistently been using 600-800MB RAM even when idle, so I was hoping the update would fix the issue (it did not). The update initially ran smoothly, and I left the…
Sync updated; all files showing on desktop app as 0 bytes
I had to restore my MacBook Pro's OS (15.7.4), then re-install DB desktop app (did it several time to try to fix problem, in fact). All files are showing 0 bytes. I can open them one by one, then the opened ones are showing as they should. But I have a lot of images...need a faster solution. The right click function of…
The desktop app on Windows 11 isn't connecting to the internet
Application Affected DropBox Windows App Device HP OmniBook Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 11 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 241.4.4853 Question or Issue I just purchased a new Windows 11 machine and downloaded the DropBox app. In the system tray, when I hover over the greyed-out app, it says…
Bring back full text link for pause menu
In the previous version this complete text was a "link" that opened the "pause syncing" menu In the new version only the chevron seems to open the menu and on higher resolution monitors or when you are trying to multitask and trying to do something really quickly trying to hit the tiny mark is really annoying. Is it…
Can you support the operation of the Dropbox app on Linux in System tray on x11?
It's been a while since I've used Dropbox since it disabled normal operation in Systemtray on x11 in Linux (I use icewm). I'll be happy to reuse it but until it doesn't come back it's hard for me to reuse it again.
How can I protect my Dropbox files, when my laptop needs service?
Dropbox Plan Basic Are you a Team Member or Admin? No Do you have access to the email linked to the account? Yes Are there any devices connected to your Dropbox account? Yes Question or Issue For the first time since I bought my first PC in 1985 or so, I'm having to leave my computer with a tech support company, briefly,…
All of my files are trying to sync on v241.4.4853 - my sync settings don't work.
24144853 seems unstable, app wants to synchronize all files, and sync preferences does not work properly
"Your device couldn't connect to the server" error on the desktop app
Device iMac 2024 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Tahoe 26.2 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) v241.4.4853 Syncing Status "Up to date" Question or Issue I recently set up my existing company Dropbox account on my new iMac. All the folders/files appeared to sync fine and I can open individual ones with no…
I've got a selective sync conflict on all my devices
Devices Microsoft Surface Pro 11, Apple M4 MacBook Air, Apple M2 Mac Mini, Apple iPad Mini, Apple iPhone 16 Pro, Samsung Tab S11, Samsung Tab S7 All of a sudden this morning almost every other file in my dropbox now has selective sync conflict. What is the main reason these conflicts happen in the first place? Is it…
Folders with green checkmark still empty while syncing
I have about 3TB of files only stored on dropbox. I got a new external drive and wanted to download everything locally for offline availability (the whole 3TB) by syncing. Now some Folders are showing a green checkmark as if they are fully syncing, but they are empty, not containing the files that should be there. On the…
Dropbox not syncing to Apple folders (Desktop, Documents, Downloads)
Device MacBook Air M4 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Sequoia, Tahoe Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 241.4.4853 Dropbox Plan Family Question or Issue My files are on Dropbox online. I now need to download them to my Mac (I've tried this on both a Tahoe and a Sequoia machine). Although the Mac already has…
My files aren't syncing. Is my app connected to the right account?
I am a new employee to a company. The previous employee had a dropbox acct on the same computer that I use, however my files are not syncing with the other team members for the company. When I open preferences below is the dropbox folder location which is that of the previous employee. How can I resolve this issue?

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