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I deleted the Dropbox folder off my laptop, and now loads of files are gone
I was unaware that my laptop was set up to file sync with Dropbox, which had automatically set itself up to house my Desktop, Documents and Downloads folders. I didn't actively use Dropbox, and didn't have the app download on my laptop, so when I deleted a folder on my laptop that was called Dropbox and said "No data", I…
Error on switching back to available offline sync option
I am on MacbookPro M1 2020, running Tahoe 26.1. I have set the settings in Dropbox Admin to offline is enabled, my personal account is fine but my business account, for which I am admin will not let me switch and gives me "Failed to save. Please ensure the Dropbox system extension is enabled for your account." error.
My files aren't available offline, even though that's the default setting on my Mac Ventura.
Device MacBook Pro 2022 M2 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Ventura 13.0.1 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 240.4.8493 Syncing Status Up to date Question or Issue Hello. I am trying to get all my dropbox files available offline on an external drive. It says the sync is up to date BUT: * The files are 0…
Files aren't set online-only automatically when copying files from an external NAS to my Mac.
Device MacBook Pro Operating System/Browser (if using the web) OS26.2 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 240.4.8493 Syncing Status Syncing, but it shouldn't? Question or Issue Default syncing preference is set to online-only, because I want to save the files off of my MacBook, to save space. But everything I copy files…
How can I remove the Dropbox contextual menu items on Mac?
Macox, any version, I cannot remove the Dropbox contextual menu. Another thread on this topic is marked "Solved" but no solution is included, only a request to submit the request. Has a solution been provided yet? thanks!
The dark mode for Dropbox resets on my macOS desktop app whenever I restart my device.
Hello Dropbox people. I see the setting is now in the Mac App but it doesn't work until you open the settings. So this means if you reboot your computer, or quit and restart DropBox, it goes back to using the light theme even if you picked dark. It's kind of annoying to have to go into settings each time to fix this.
The desktop app is stuck syncing 18 files on macOS Sequoia.
Device (MacBook Pro, 2019) Operating System/Browser (if using the web) (MacOS Sequoia 15.7.3) Dropbox App Version (if using the app) (240.4.8493) Syncing Status ("Syncronizing 18 files") Question or Issue Hello - I am experiencing that there's been a long time, where the Desktop app says that there are "18 files that it…
Dropbox icon opens Finder instead of app preferences on macOS Sonoma 14 M2
Hello, Everytime I try to open the desktop app to access my preferences the icon just opens Finder. I have read other message board posts about this issue and restarting the computer did not resolve the problem. Any assistance would be appreciated.
What does the "Delete from your Dropbox account and all devices" message mean?
Using the macOS desktop app. I'm deleting files from Dropbox via Finder like I do in non-Dropbox folders. Please explain what it's asking simply, I do not understand and do not want to do something that I don't want it to do like finding the file on my ****** drive and deleting it in a different non-Dropbox folder (which…
How to move a large folder from a Basic account to a Plus one?
Device Desktop Mac Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Mac OS26.2 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 239.4.8301 I need to move a large folder (250GB) from a Basic Dropbox account to a Plus account that has more storage. How do I do that?
Mac Download Issue: Dropbox Video Stops at 90–95% and Freezes in the end
Device (Mac M1) Operating System/Browser (if using the web) macOS15.7 Dropbox Browser Version in chrome Question or Issue I have a large video file (about 2 hours, 39 Gb). On the Dropbox platform, I can watch the full video without any issues. However, after downloading it to my Mac, it seems the download does not complete…
I can't sync idlk files as I get conflicted copies when we both open the file on Mac OS
I work togheter on an InDesign file with another user. Unfortunately from my side the .idlk (lock)file is not syncing so he can just open it at the same time, change it and we get conflict files. From his side it's working fine (I can see the .idlk file when he has the InDesign document open). I had a chat with technical…
Sign in loop on the desktop app on my Mac. Stuck on "Waiting to be linked to Dropbox account"
Able to sign in on browser but the desktop app keeps saying "Starting..." but never logs in. Desktop bounces me to browser to log in so it's a loop. Now it says "Waiting to be linked to Dropbox account" on dropdown menu. This is probably 6+ hrs after attempting to sign in on the desktop app. The Dropbox logo is still…
Why am I not eligible for File Provider?
Application Affected Dropbox file management, file provider not eligible Device Apple MacBook Air M2 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) macOS15.6.1 (24G90) Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 233.3.4753 Question or Issue Curious why my business Dropbox account is not eligble for file provider. Is it due to how…
Multiple Dropbox & Google Drive accounts in Finder — is there a simple way?
I have personal and work accounts for both Dropbox and Google Drive and want to see them as folders in Finder without running separate desktop apps or syncing everything to my Mac; I don’t really know the usual tricks, so I’m looking for a straightforward approach that keeps things accessible in Finder, survives sleep and…
Why does the Dropbox desktop app hijack my screenshots?
How to stop dropbox from taking my screenshots. The solutions privided do not work. There is no way to get the app to load on a mac. Opening the dropbox icon, which is supposed to open the app just opens the folder. The App never opens so the preferences section is never available to fix this screenshot hijacking issue.…
The new macOS Tahoe is arriving. Is Dropbox ready this time?
Will Dropbox be ready in advance for the macOS Tahoe update? Or do we need to wait and see what breaks this round? We all remember the fun with the last two macOS releases - and “fun” is putting it mildly. Have there already been issues? Can someone please speak up - before it’s too late? For now, I’m holding off the…
My macOS desktop app crashes each time I try to install or open it.
Application Affected Dropbox App Device Mac Studio (Apple M1 Max) Operating System/Browser (if using the web) macOS Tahoe Version 26.2 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) Tried multiple versions, including the most recent offline installer. Question or Issue I am trying to install the Desktop application for Dropbox.…
Dropbox menu bar icon for Mac OS was missing, here's how I solved it
Application Affected Dropbox Desktop App for Mac Device Macbook Pro (2020 13-inch M1 chip) Operating System Sequoia, MacOS15.37.2 Dropbox App Version 239.4.8301 Question or Issue Hi! I had been having the same issue it seems a bunch of other Mac users have been having: the Dropbox icon for the desktop app disappeared from…
Dropbox doesn't keep my selective sync settings when on OSX Sequoia 15.7.3
Application Affected Dropbox app and Selective Sync Device MBP 2.3 Intel, 16GB Memory, 1TB SSD Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Sequoia 15.7.3 Reference the screenshot below. This is a mess, which am I supposed to choose? At the top it says "Choose folders to store only in the cloud". (That used to mean you'll…
Searching for files in Finder in the Dropbox folder isn't working on Mac OS
Hi everyone. Im using macOS Sequoia 15.3.2. When I'm in a Finder windows, in my dropbox folder – the filesearch don't work. The search doesn't find any results. If I'm in a regular folder on my SSD, everything works fine. Any syggestions? Best regards Søren
I can't see any syncing icons or right-click Dropbox menu options on my macOS Sonoma.
App: Dropbox (latest version) 239.4.8301 Devide: MAC book PRO 14 inch, 2023 Operating system: Sonoma 14.7.5 I can't see both syncing icons and right-click menu options on my laptop. This happens after remove an old account and sign-in into a new profile (part of Dropbox Teams) I try everything that was suggested, like…
Is there a quicker way to open docs from my Dropbox folder in Word for the web?
Macbook OS 15.6.1 When opening word files through a dropbox finder window, it's a two step process to open in word-for-web for collaboration: Right click>quick-actions>open on dropbox.com Then: Open in>word-for-web Is there a way to add a right-click quick-action to open a document directly in word-for-web?
I reinstalled the Dropbox desktop app on my macOS Tahoe and have two questions.
Device iMac (M1, 2021) Operating System/Browser (if using the web) MacOS Tahoe Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 238.4.6305 Question or Issue My Dropbox folder is on an external 4 TB SSD. Yesterday I deleted the Desktop app and erased and reformatted the external drive. I reinstalled the Desktop app and reinitiated…
Dropbox is stuck syncing 60K files or 118GB and taking ~200% CPU
Device iMac 2019 27-inch Retina 5K Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Sequoia 15.7.2 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) v238.4.6075 Syncing Status "Syncing 60,850 files " Question or Issue I recently updated my mac OS to Sequoia 15.7.2. Since that update my dropbox has been stuck at syncing thousands of files…
The Dropbox menu bar icon on Mac OS 26 is missing
I have tried to uninstall and reinstall DropBox without success. Is there any way to restore the menubar icon, which is the only way to control the app preferences for menubar visibility?
How do I re-link the File Provider Dropbox folder?
Hi, I upgraded to the new file provider dropbox a few months ago. In the last few weeks, dropbox didn't seem to be syncing, even after I clicked move to online only and my ******-drive suddenly filled up leading to mac warning signs. So I logged out then back in. When I logged back in, I found that dropbox had "unlinked"…
Finder integration broken on macOS 15.6 (no status icons, incorrect folder sizes)
Application Affected (Dropbox App, Finder Integration) Device (Mac Studio M4 Max) Operating System/Browser (if using the web) (macOS 15.6) Dropbox App Version (if using the app) (240.2.8086) Question or Issue I’m having a Finder integration issue after installing Dropbox on a new Mac Studio running macOS 15.6. Setup…
The Dropbox context menu isn't working on my Mac.
Application Affected Dropbox context menu Device Macbook Pro 2019 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) MacOS 15.7.3 (24G419) Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 238.4.6305 Question or Issue The Dropbox context menu is not working despite multiple attempts to resolve the issue. I have tried the following: Quitting…

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