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The "manage ****** drive space" and "make online-only" options aren't working on my Mac device
I am using a macbook pro 2014 OS 10.15.5 I do not have right click option "make online only". I have the right click option "manage ****** drive space", however when I use this feature to "move to online-only" the files do not become online-only, the icon next to the file remains a green tick, if I re-open the right click…
Unable to update to MacOS on File Provider using macos 14.3.1
Hello, Whenever I get the message "Dropbox strongly recommends updating to MacOS on File Provider" I go through the motions of doing the update and immediately after reinstalling Dropbox get the same message again. This has happened many times now. the one at the bottom showed first, the one at the top immediate afterwards…
Both green check mark and cloud icon on folders which I marked "make available offline" on Mac OS
Apple M1 Pro 16GB RAM macOS Sonoma 14.4 Dropbox v194.4.6267 For some time now I have been unable to set files or folders as "available offline" in actuality. The check mark next to the file or folder changes to a green tick when I choose to "make available offline" but the cloud icon (seems this is a macOS icon, not a…
Editing PDF or JPG files in my macOS Dropbox folder creates a copy
Hello, System: MacOS 12.7.4, Dropbox 198.4.7615 All files are stored locally in Users>Username>Library>CloudStorage>Dropbox Issue: When I open a pdf or jpg file in my Dropbox folder to make a change (rotate, delete a page, annotate) the file opens as a copy. If I stop Dropbox sync, the same thing happens, it opens as a…
Dropbox in Apps syncing to iCloud Drive
I'm essentially re-posting this https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Integrations/MAC-Why-does-Dropbox-appear-in-iCloud-Drive-settings/td-p/418508 because I'm not able to Reply to it (Reply button greyed out). Can someone at Dropbox please provide an answer to this question? The community has been ghosted for 3.5 years. It…
A folder has disappeared after I created it in a general folder & needed it instead in a sub-folder.
I have an issue with a folder that has disappeared after I mistakenly created it in a general folder and needed it instead in a subfolder. I am running Sonoma 14.5 on a Mac Mini M1. After I realized my error, I simply dragged and dropped the folder to the correct subfolder. Unfortunately, the newly created folder entitled…
Dropbox naming rules won't allow me to sync certain files on Mac OS
I can upload my files online, but due to - (dashes) or spaces in my personal naming convention, they wont sync with the desktop app? Now I am not about to go through and rename 100000s of files, there must be a work around to this? Ben An example of the message I receive.
Dropbox syncing thousands of files randomly.
Hello, Appreciate the support. All of a sudden my dropbox has thousands of files to sync around 5.2tb. I'm unsure why this has happened, I keep files online to save space. This is now showing and is making my experience on Dropbox very slow to do anything. Please see a reference image below. Any advice would be very…
Dropbox right click context menu options on macOS don't do anything when selected
The dropbox right click menu is there but it has no function at all. Example: Right click on "Copy dropbox link" is available. A click on it does not copy the link. The other buttons are without any function too. Facts: Dropbox Plus account, private single user, 2 TB. Macbook Pro (2022), M2, 24 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD. macOS…
Will the 'Dropbox for MacOS on File Provider' update become required? If so, when?
SUMMARY I'm trying to find out if/when the 'Dropbox for MacOS on File Provider' update will be required/forced for all users. The loss of desktop support for Dropbox Vault is significant enough for me that I'm already looking for alternative cloud storage solutions, so I'm hoping to find out how much time I have before I…
Desktop files not syncing from my computer to the site
Many files and folders that I have edited on my desktop are not updating online. I have checked all the settings (allowed use offline), checked my network, unlimited upload speed, uninstalled and reinstalled, and don't know what else. Attached screenshots are of my desktop (see two files updated yesterday) and my online…
Dropbox missing from locations in mac finder sidebar
Since upgrading and having Dropbox move the dropbox folder to locations in my finder, it periodically disappears. I have quit, restarted and have it re-appear again, but it's gone again. I can quit dropbox again, and restart again, but I hope there is a better solution than doing this every few days. Everything else is…
Problems deleting folders or files on my desktop after unlinking a device
Hello 🙂 I wonder if someone can help me? I have recently cancelled my Dropbox Pro plan and want to go back to my "free" plan. However, I'm now, obviously over my allotted space by a significant amount. I'd like to delete the folders/files in my Dropbox account so I'm not over that limit. My account was previously linked to…
The option to change selective sync settings is gone on my Mac
HI the selective sync is gone. I use to be able to go to Preferences, Sync, then selective sync. but now it has Dropbox folder updates you are not eligible for the new Dropbox for MacOS on file provider at this time. Any help would be great thanks
I can no longer see my Mac backup on the website and the mobile app
I have been using dropbox for more than 5 years without any issue. Recently when i opened in Dropbox.com, I am not seeing my Mac folder which was syncing. Instead i am seeing that as a Backup (dont know whether it is syncing). Also when i open dropbox app on cell, this folder dont showup and cant access my Mac. I also…
Missing local .key files from a specific computer, but not www.dropbox.com
Hello Community, I'm running Sonoma 14.4.1 on Mac Intel with Dropbox 200.3.7010 with a Dropbox Advanced account. I just noticed 3 heavy .key files that are several GB in size are missing. They are present on my dropbox.com account and I can see them on other local machines. I have 1.8TB available on my ****** disk. I've…
Backed up folders no longer show on my mobile devices
I've been using Dropbox Basic for about 2 years, without issue. Ever since they released Backup, and I clicked to enable it without knowing it was a ****** deal, I've had to basically start over with setup. I am on a Mac at home, and want my Desktop, Documents, and Downloads items synced to Dropbox so that I can access…
Syncing doesn't work. A few files change and hours later they still haven't showed up to the web.
I wanted a solution to have files backed up online (typical dropbox) but I also have certain files (a few handfuls) I need always available when I am offline (off the internet). I am often offline for extended periods of time and need those critical files. I am using apple products, a laptop on ventura and mobile devices…
Dropbox desktop app not opening or syncing on MacOS Ventura Version 13.6.5
I'm having issues with the mac desktop app not opening even after uninstalling/reinstalling/rebooting numerous times, not syncing with Finder, and the dropbox icon being grayed out. I followed all the tutorials I found online and in the community and still doesn't open/sync. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated!
Can no longer copy folder link from Mac OS Finder
hello, Mac OS Ventura 13.0.1 (22A400) - when I right click on a folder and select "Copy Dropbox link" nothing is copied to the clipboard. I have restarted Finder, restarted the machine, reinstalled the app, no dice. thanks.
Dropbox for macOS syncs when the app is closed - what can I do?
*I'm copying and pasting my final reply to Dropbox support, who told me to come here - Dropbox syncs on Mac even when the app isn't open.* Dropbox should only sync WHEN THE APP IS OPEN. You have it running in the background now and didn't tell your customers. I don't want to have to click Pause Syncing every time I quit…
"The operation can’t be completed because the original item for “Desktop” can’t be found."
I stoped Dropbox plan and after that, I can't found Desktop, Download, Documents on my MacBook. and So I re-joined dropbox plan and then I tried to back up, but it still can't because of permission issues. to do that, I need to open that folder on my MacBook, but I can't. Because they are missing. all missing Desktop,…
Mac OS - Files switching to online-only despite settings
Mac OS Sonoma 14.3 on a MacBook Pro M1. I have the DropBox preference Sync > New file defaults set to Available Offline - yet a lot of files are shifting to Online? This happens even when setting files and folders manually to Offline. My ****** drive is getting to about 90% full, would this be why? Is there a way of making…
How long will Dropbox continue to support macOS High Sierra 10.13.6?
vorrei sapere se drop continuerà a supportare la versione macOS High Sierra e se Si per quanto tempo
New files sync as 'online-only' and not as 'available offline' on my Mac
I’m possibly being a bit dumb and missing something obvious here, but I’m having a syncing problem here. When I add a file to the dropbox app on my iphone, I can see that the file namd appears in the dropbox app on my mac, but it doesn’t fully sync. Instead a small icon of a cloud appears, which I have to click on in order…
Photos App on MacBook Pro is Empty
No idea where to ask about this. I know there was some kind of change with Dropbox and that Dropbox would no longer back up my Apple Photos library (thanks for that, Dropbox). I just tried to open my Photos app on my MacBook Pro and it told me that Dropbox needed to move my photos to a new directory. I created a new…
Dropbox File Provider does not work with Mac Sonoma. Syncing is stuck for hours.
Macbook Pro running Sonoma 14.4.1 - Dropbox 197.4.7629 First off, Lightroom was struggling to "see" files being stored online-only, which Dropbox had aggressively moved online without my awareness. Hoping to deal with this I made a bunch of folders offline accessible, and then updated to File Provider. Since then it's been…
Dropbox Folder randomly disappears from the MacOS Finder. If I force quit it shows up.
I am using the latest version of MacOS, Ventura 13.0. I am using the latest version of the Dropbox desktop app, V160.4.4703. The Dropbox folder appears in the new place in the Finder under Locations. The problem is that this folder randomly disappears. The only way to get the Dropbox folder to come back is to do a Force…

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