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Why does Dropbox for MacBook keep 'removing' itself?
Hi, Myself and multiple users in my organisation have an issue where the Dropbox installed App on our MacBooks 'removes itself. By this, I mean, Dropbox will still be installed, we can navigate VIA finder, however we are suddenly unable to open the files. When we navigate to Dropbox on the menubar, the icon has been…
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MacOS - Desktop folder is an alias to a subfolder of Dropbox after using a migration tool.
I am an MSP, and I have an issue with a user that has a Mac and the initial issue this morning was that he could not access his Desktop. The scenario: * M2 Macbook Pro - MacOS 15.5. * This machine was originally set up by using the MacOS Migration tool from his previous Mac (this was done a couple years ago). * This…
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Any system, tool, or tip for bulk-creating structured folders efficiently?
Hi all, I’m currently trying to improve how I handle client onboarding, specifically, the folder structures we set up in Dropbox. Right now, I’ve been creating folders manually for each new client, with subfolders for contracts, reports, communications, etc. But as the volume increases, it’s becoming really time-consuming…
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Sync failing from Mac to web to Windows11
Directory created on Mac uploads properly to web but breaks on syncing with Windows11. ls -ld on new Win11 folder shows: d--------- egb foldername where I am "egb". icacls egb /grant egb:(F) causes folder to disappear. Just started happening in July 2025. Anyone have any ideas what's going on?
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Dropbox Backup migration to new computer using the same external drive
Hello, To avoid losing my data, I back it up to the cloud using Dropbox. I’m considering buying an M1 Mac mini to use as a server, so I can access my data from my MacBook Air and automate my backups. My question is: will I have to redo all my backups, or will simply connecting my SSD to the Mac mini allow Dropbox to…
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Unable to set the Dropbox storage to an external drive on Mac OS Sequoia
I am using a new Mac mini 4 and this is the first time I've not been able to have Dropbox use an external drive to store dropbox data. There is a pop-up above the (i) in the preferences for Sync that says that this version of Mac OS requires cloud storage to be in a specific place. BUT I don't want Cloud Storage. I want…
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The Dropbox menu bar icon keeps blinking in and out. What should I do?
I just installed the app on my mac, and now the menu bar icon keeps blinking in and out. When I can see it and click on it, a window opens briefly then shuts again. I'd like to uninstall and reinstall but when I try to uninstall from finder, it tells me the app can't be deleted because it's currently open. In Activity…
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Create, Upload, and Share FAQs
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. Dropbox account suspended for excessive public-link traffic I get this message: “Public links have been temporarily suspended for generating excessive traffic” on shared links. Quick…
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I keep getting an error that files are corrupted when trying to open them in my Dropbox folder
Hello, I'm experiencing a recurring issue when working with project files stored on Dropbox. Every time I try to open a project in Premiere Pro or other editing software, I get an error saying that the file is corrupted or unreadable. This has been happening frequently and is seriously impacting my workflow. The files are…
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Is there a way to stop Dropbox from making all files local when I enabled it on Mac?
I recently got a new macbook and the version of Dropbox I downloaded has cloud icons next to the dropbox directory folders/files in Finder. I'm finding I accidentally hit this icon which initiates a massive download of hundreds of thousands of files from my company dropbox directory. Is there a way to stop this sync: 1.…
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NTFS support on a Mac
Dropbox backup of an NTFS drive attached to a Mac, The Mac can read files on the drive by default, or with an inexpensive driver (like from Paragon Software) can read and write to NTFS drives. I migrated my media machine from Windows to Mac, but my 12 TB media disk is NTFS. Using Paragons driver, It works just fine with…
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Progress bar missing in the Dropbox desktop app on Mac
Hi, I use the Dropbox Desktop app on a Nov 2023 Macbook Pro running Sonoma 14.7.4 It always used to show me how long it will take for my files to upload. Now it gives me no information. This happened before a while ago, I spoke to support, they got me to reinstall Dropbox. After that it showed me a progress bar, but no…
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The app re-indexes all files after each restart on Mac.
Each time I restart my Mac, Dropbox goes through reindexing of (seemingly) all files in my folder. The Mac's CPU usage goes up and the fan kicks in - it makes the computer slow for at least 15 minutes. It does finally complete, but it would obviously be much better if this did not happen.
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The Camera uploads folder disappeared from Dropbox after upgrading Mac OS
After updating to Sequoia 15.5, the camera upload folder has disappeared from my Dropbox. I have tried reinstalling Dropbox on my phone, and on my Mac - all to no avail. My phone is no longer uploading photos to the dropbox on my Mac. It is uploading them if I go to my Dropbox account page on the internet, but I cannot…
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The Dropbox desktop app doesn't install correctly on Sequoia 15.5
I have just bought a new Mac Book Air and running Sequoia 15.5. I have used dropbox since it started, and never had an issue. However I simply cannot get Dropbox to install properly in Sequoia 15.5. The folder syncs after initial set up, but the app does not appear in the menu bar, and cannot be run from applications, as…
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Backed up external drive with 795 GB of files shows 620 GB when fully backed up
Dropbox backup seems unable to properly read file system of external ExFAT drive. Drive has 795 GB in use—but for first few days of backup, Dropbox believed drive had 50 GB of data, then 70, then 100, then 120 GB... It claims to be done, but then you navigate online backup and find many folders are empty, so you return to…
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Installed Dropbox on a new Mac and got "selective sync conflicts" on this and other linked computers
How do I fix the "Selective Sync Conflict" issue, which is now present on three computers: new Mac mini, 2021 MacBook Pro and 2017 iMac? Two days ago, I installed dropbox on new Mac mini, with the intention of synching ALL files/folders on to mini hard drive. Yesterday, I noticed some files had downloaded green circle with…
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The Dropbox right-click options are gone from my Mac's Finder.
I recently changed the location of my Dropbox folder and now I no longer have my right-click menu. Dropbox is running and everything has been synced. I've restarted and reinstalled dropbox and it did not fix my issue. Latest version of Dropbox: 221.4.5365 MacOS: 15.4
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Dropbox Backup will not see my 4TB Sandisk external drives.
My 2 4TB Sandisk external drives will not show up for Dropbox Backup. My 2TB Sandisk external drive does. The only difference between them is that the 2TB is APFS Case Sensitive and the 4TB drives are just APFS. I have tried the option key in Accounts and pressed the Reset Operating System Warnings many times. It does not…
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Unable to open Dropbox menu bar on Mac OS Sequoia 15.1
any time I open the desktop app it leads me to the DB folder; non way to get DB in the menu bar... thanks for help Alessandro
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Dropbox can't sync files due to selective sync conflicts and unsupported file types on Mac
Hello. I'm running Dropbox on Mac OS 15.5, and have been happily using File Provider with Dropbox on an external drive for a few months. Suddenly, two things have happened: I have dozens of files thrown (from random folders) nto my Dropbox root, with "(Selective Sync Conflict)" appended to their names. Most of these are…
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Syncing errors and selective sync conflicts makes my device unusable for my work.
My Dropbox stopped syncing on June 20 and I contacted you on June 23 for help. June 30 is the last time I've heard from anyone on your team—NO attempt has been made to help me troubleshoot, and my laptop is completely unusable without the ability to sync files with my desktop and my colleagues. I am desperate and don't…
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My desktop app isn't syncing after updating to macOS Sequoia 15.0.1.
Hi Dropbox Community, I’m having an issue with the Dropbox Desktop app not syncing after updating to macOS Sequoia 15.0.1. Files are stuck in “Syncing” status with no progress. Details: * Setup: Dropbox Desktop app v203.4.4858, macOS Sequoia 15.0.1, MacBook Pro M1, Dropbox Plus plan. * Issue: After the macOS update on July…
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I have folders that are only showing on my web account and not the Dropbox app on my Mac.
Hi, I have existing folders in Dropbox that are not showing in my MAC Finder (OS 15.1 Sequoia). I have checked articles in this Help section, without success. The MBP is a few months old. I installed and configured access to my long-lived Dropbox Plus account. The lack of folder access and functionality has just been…
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I'm using the new macOS on beta, and the Dropbox app keeps crashing, and asks to restart.
Just installed new macOS 26 beta 1 and dropbox keeps crashing. It asks to restart but then crashes again.
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I organized a massive amount of files on the desktop app, but sync seems to have stopped.
Yikes! Everything had been going well. Uploads to Dropbox from my main external HDs seemed fine. The DropBox online and my iMac were synced. THEN, I continued sorting, reorganizing, renaming the folder structure, moving around some files, deleting others. Not sure how many hours, but a lot. NOTICED that the online thru…
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Should I upgrade to File Provider on my second Mac?
I have been using Dropbox for a good number of years. However, I'm still an older, make that mature ;) LOL, beginner in Dropbox and many tech matters. On my main desktop Mac, I see in Dropbox Preferences that I'm eligible for File Provider but it appears that I have not used it. I assume but only vaguely remember making a…
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Possible to use aliases/symlinks to achieve seamless file path across multiple Mac devices?
I might have a bit of a niche issue here but I have just gotten a new Mac for my studio and in the past I have always named my laptops and desktops exactly the same, that way no matter where or what I am working on, dropbox being stored locally would always have the same file path and never need redirecting. For example…
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How to view my Backup folder on my Mac's desktop app?
Greetings community! Previously, I used to be able to see my Mac represented on my Dropbox as a folder (I had enabled the backup option). This was super convenient because I could easily access my files on-the-go using my Dropbox iPhone app. However, due to a computer issue, I needed to wipe my MacBook Pro clean and…
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The desktop app is failing to sync on Mac
My Dropbox fails to sync uploads. I can restart it, and then it wakes up and syncs. I am using Sequoia 15.5 (24F74). It generally seems to sync downloads. However, the message about Dtropbox being up-to-date is generally wrong, and can't imagine how the Dropbox coders can ignore the fact that it is nearly always wrong!