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No longer see syncing check marks on Mac when using the Dropbox desktop app
Hoping someone can give me some guidance. I was running dropbox on an older Mac with no problem. I recently purchased a new Mac M4 and migrated all of my files over to this Mac that is running Sequoia. I have the same files and programs that I did on my previous Mac. Dropbox no longer has the check mark status so I know…
Dropbox Backup won't recognize external drive on MacOS Sequoia 15.2
Hello, I cannot get my external drive to show up in the "Add a backup" section of the Dropbox Backup. I've read a bunch of posts about this issue and it seems like there is no solution. Some have said erasing and reformatting their drive worked (an absurd "solution"), but that hasn't for me. I've also done all the other…
How can I sync the files I see on the browser with my Mac desktop app?
How can I sync files that are on Dropbox and viewable in a browser with a new Mac Mini running the latest Mac OS and latest Dropbox desktop app? If I try to download the files it comes up with a conflict message. I’m sure it used to be possible to just select what you wanted synced at it would do it, but not with the…
Loads and loads of issues syncing sparsebundles and sourcecode on Mac Sequoia
I recently re-installed my Mac and want to restore my storage from Dropbox. All goes well, except for a herd of issues when syncing sparsebundles and folders containing lots of small files, like source code. Now the Dropbox app is constantly telling me "Syncing X files" where X is never decreasing, just constantly syncing…
My Mac Sonoma Dropbox app is stuck syncing 24k files for hours.
Can the issue come from re-linking a previously unlinked mac device? I renamed old Dropbox folder in this mac to backup_dropbox to avoid interferences and deleted all local files but in both Macs files keep syncing for ever...
How to sync my files locally on my Mac, after they've been syncing as online-only?
I have a m1 mac and longstanding free dropbox account and noticed almost all my local files were gone. It looks to me like some update to the desktop app seemingly turned on selective sync (ugh) and now all my files are online only. I'd like to set it back to local files present 'and' synched to online as it has been for…
Move Dropbox folder from local to external disk on Mac
MacOS - I have the Finder integration whereby I have a "Dropbox" as one of my Favorite locations. All my files are fully backed up, Online Only. If I mark any file for offline access, it downloads to my local (internal) disk. I would like to have all my files kept locally for offline access stored on my external disk (USB…
How to Disable Deletion Warning for Online-Only Files
Whenever I try to delete an online-only file in my Dropbox folder on macOS, I get a confirmation popup saying the file will be deleted immediately and cannot be undone. While I understand the purpose of this warning, it has become frustrating when managing files frequently. Is there a way to disable this warning? Thank you…
Dropbox removing external disk support for Mac users
In case anyone's unaware... if you're a Mac user storing your Dropbox on an external drive, you'll shortly lose that ability. https://talk.tidbits.com/t/dropbox-drops-support-for-storing-files-on-an-external-drive-and-onedrive-retains-it/20797/16 https://help.dropbox.com/installs/macos-support-for-expected-changes Just…
Back up not working on macOS Sequoia M4 Max
Can anyone help me out I’ve been trying to get my back up to work and I’ve talked to support and all they tell me is that they are working on a fix but it’s been 3 months and still no fix
How can I get Dropbox in Finder?
I have read the earlier discussions on getting DropBox into Finder and the bottom Menu but unfortunately they are not working on my new MacBookPro (which is a very basic model). It is using Sonoma 14.7.1. I need to constantly access my DropBox files from wherever I am working, but am unable to dop so. This is a huge…
"Make available offline" option is not working on folder level on Mac OS Sequoia 15.1.1
Hi, On macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, the following menu on folder : "make available offline" (my translation from french) is not working. I would have to select it on each file to get it available offline. Do you experience the same issue ?
After migrating to macOS Sequoia, Dropbox appears under "Favorites" and I can't make files offline.
I just migrated my MacBook Pro running Sonoma to a Mac Mini M4 running Sequoia. The migrated Dropbox app wouldn't open so I trashed it and downloaded a new one. On the MacBook Pro my Dropbox appears under Locations. It appeared in the same place after migrating to the Mac mini, but when I logged into my DB account on the…
My new mac isn't syncing with Dropbox and I can't see the Dropbox icon on the menu bar.
Not sure if this is the right subject area, but I need some help please? Been using DropBox for a few years now. Currently have an old Imac, an old MacBook Air running (Sierra) and a new MacBook Air (running Ventura 13.3), I use DropBox to back up all my work files - mostly word docs. On the new mac my files are saving to…
How to return all files to offline?
I was having sync troubles so to save hard drive space I went to App/Preferences/Manage and selected all to be online. According to the app “…saves hard drive space. Files will still appear on your computer…”. But now the list is empty, and I can't figure how to return them to offline. Dropbox is not behaving according to…
I migrated my Dropbox files from the old MacBook to the new and they got duplicated.
Hi, I just migrated all of my documents from my old Macbook Air to my New Macbook Air. - This included my DropBox files that were on my old Macbook Air, that are syncing with my Dropbox Account in the cloud. On my new Macbook Air, it is now asking me if: I would like to start syncing the Dropbox App. - If I say Yes, will I…
File Provider is on one of my Macs, but not the other, causing issues
I was prompted to update my Dropbox folder settings some time ago to the ~/Library/CloudStorage path to properly function with the Apple API settings. This worked fine. However, I have recently begun using a new Mac Mini and Dropbox on that computer remains installed in the Users directory. In the Dropbox settings, I am…
Dropbox Migration to a New Mac With the New Cloud Storage Setup
On my primary computer, I keep all Dropbox files in offline mode. I've updated to the new Dropbox setup that places the Dropbox folder in ~/Library/CloudStorage. I'm wondering what will happen when I move to a new Mac in the future. In the past, the macOS transfer program would transfer all my files to the new computer's…
Recent activity seems to be empty on the desktop app on macOS.
Is it just for me that ever since the latest update, nothing ever shows up in recent activity?
The operation can't be completed because ".Trash" needs to be downloaded
I see the above error when I try to delete a file in my Dropbox folder. But there is no such (hidden) file or folder in my Dropbox that I could download. And there seem to be no sync issues. Does anyone have an idea what might be going on? macOS 11.7.10 Dropbox v213.4.4597 Best wishes, Daniel
MacOS: Not seeing Dropbox under the Locations section in Finder's left pane.
I have updated Dropbox on MacOS (12.6.5), and I have learned that I should know be able to see "Dropbox" in Finder on the left hand pane under 'Locations'. However there is no such entry; 'Locations' is empty. I *can* access Dropbox in the following way: In the MacOS menu bar, I click the Dropbox icon, and then click the…
I cannot see whether or not I'm eligible for the File Provider version of Dropbox
According to the article found here: https://help.dropbox.com/installs/dropbox-for-macos-support I should either see a "Get started" button, or a message saying I'm not (yet) eligible for the upgrade to use the macOS file provider version. However, I do not see this button, nor this message. I am currently running…
My files are not syncing to my Mac computer
Hi, I have multiple folders I would like to sync in the dropbox app; however, only one folder's content syncs. The other I can see, but the content does not sync and it is stuck syncing. I see no evidence of indexing or "x files to go". I have tried reinstalling and rebooting the app, logging out, relinking my account to…
I can no longer access Dropbox through Finder on macOS Sequoia 15.0.1.
Did this update by Apple break dropbox? Can no longer access through the finder.
I'm seeing a green checkmark next to my Mac folders, even though their files are still syncing.
I've been in contact with support about what I was convinced was a bug. But they are suggesting it's expected behavior. Before, if you had a folder with some files still syncing to the cloud, the icon on the folder would show a sync-in-progress-icon. Now it's showing a green checkmark. This makes me very confused every…
Best practice when changing to a new computer?
I have been advised to remove everything from my current computer and reload the Mac0s operating system with a new one. (or scrap my desk top computer and buy a new on) ,. Will my files in dropbox folder, which are automatically synced to drop box be preserved so that I can restore them to the new or repaired computer or…
Why are folders that I've unchecked in my app settings not removed from my Mac hard drive?
Unexpectedly all my online Dropbox folders are now appearing in my Dropbox folder on my Mac hardrive, despite all the folders showing unchecked in the sync function in preferences. Am I doing something wrong?
New Computer Sync issue Mac: Seeing offline folders in Finder
I'm starting with a new Mac but a long-time Dropbox and Mac user. In the past when I do this, I've been able to see all of my folders/file in my Dropbox folder on my computer, even though they are online only with Selective Sync. Now, within my Dropbox Folder in the Finder, I can only see files/folders that are synced…
My files are waiting to update after backing up and restoring my Mac computer.
I am using a MACBOOK Pro OS Sequoia 15.1. I recently had my computer backed up and then restored. Ever since, my Dropbox App is not syncing with my web based dropbox. This is what it looks like Andy ideas?

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