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Issues with uploading and syncing large HD videos to Dropbox
Hey everyone, I've been running into some frustrating issues when trying to upload large HD videos to Dropbox, and I was hoping to get some insight or possible solutions. Here's what's happening: * Extremely Slow Uploads – Even with a stable, high-speed internet connection, large files (a few GBs) take way longer than…
How to disable annoying "Upload Complete" pop-up
I have multiple Dropbox accounts for several different clients, and as such, I must use the Dropbox website for uploading and downloading files I share for one of my clients. When I want to add my files to a Dropbox folder via the website, I always get a pop-up box with a confirmation that my upload has completed. This…
Syncing problems on Mac OS
I have been having problems with syncing the last few days. I have Sequioa
I update files on both my computers, but they're not syncing with each other.
Hi all, I have devices linked to my own dropbox account -- one is my work desktop and the other is my laptop. I had no problem reading all the files on both computers until this year. Now, suddenly, whatever I do on one computer doesnt sync to the other, and vice versa.
Some files/folders don't sync from the web to my Windows desktop app.
Dear all, I need some help to get my files to synced on my laptop. I'm using Windows 11, and the icon in the task bar informs me that all my files are up to date (properly synced). The windows explorer says that some (not all) dropbox folders haven't synced yet. Everything looks fine on the website. Some files and folders…
Is there an automatic date change to current date when uploading?
Why this automatic change of date to current date when upload files to Dropbox -- no other cloud type storage system does this date change? I use both Safari & Windows (depending which laptop I use at time) to do these file uploads. Its a pain in ****** that it changes date so I have to upload then go in and modify to date…
File date changing
Hi I have seen a number of posts about DropBox changing file dates to "date modified" which appears to be the date the file was uploaded to DropBox. This is weird because if you are just uploading and downloading files from one computer to another you want the original date to be retained. The date of the uploading is…
Can I select all files uploaded on a particular date?
As part of an attempt to move a Photoshop Elements catalogue, I moved thousands of photos out of Dropbox for safekeeping, offline so they'd stay intact on other computers and in the cloud. Then after installing the program I did the work to prepare for the photos to be indexed. Then I moved the photos back into Dropbox but…
Photo updates to USB from Dropbox
Hi, I’m an Emergency Services photographer, and I regularly provide USB’s filled with images of their station, trucks and personnel. Each time I receive a USB back to add new content, I have to manually delete the existing files from the USB to put the new Synced DropBox stuff onto it or manually select the rows of photos…
How to check what has been synced when using the app and how to access its preferences?
I started a free trial on 18.3.25. I am completely lost! I seem to have a Business Plan, but I don't want that. I just wanted to transfer some folders/files onto a new laptop. Dropbox seems to have transferred the videos/music from my USB, onto Dropbox, without asking and automatically synced 'something'. I don't know…
Dropbox application not syncing on new Windows 11 computer
I just bought a brand new PC for my business. It has Windows 11 preinstalled. I Installed dropbox and bought a new 2Tb plan under my business name. Shared a folder from (this) a separate personal dropbox account to the business account Although I can see the files, I can't get them to download to my PC or sync changes made…
The most recently edited file won't sync on my macOS Sequoia 15.3.2 desktop app.
For the past few weeks, I've very frequently encountered an issue where the most recently edited file won’t sync. The only way to resolve this is to move the file out of Dropbox and then return it to its original location. Strangely, when I move the file out of Dropbox, an older version of the same file appears. I then…
My app is stuck indexing and downloading content for a week now.
Hello, My Dropbox has been uploading and downloading these files for 1 week now. The files being uploaded and downloaded has not changed. Any help with this issue would be greatly appreciated. Regards,
Dropbox stuck syncing on my work desktop after updating Windows.
I have both my personal Dropbox and work Dropbox accounts on my work desktop. I recently updated my Windows and Dropbox has been stuck syncing ever since. For some reason, only my personal account is not syncing properly on this desktop. On my laptop, both are working fine. I tried to make sure dropbox is allowed through…
Windows file explorer crashes when renaming Dropbox folders/files
I've been using DropBox happily with Windows File Explorer for years. I'm on Windows 11 and fully updated on the Windows and DropBox. I've recently hit a problem when I try to rename files or folders in DropBox. The renaming happens, but then the spinning blue circle comes on, and after about 5s, File Explorer crashes.…
How can I link my desktop app to my existing Dropbox folder?
Hi, I just unistalled Desktop App on my PC and want to install it again. Could you tell how to do it so all existing files already saved in on my PC will be relinked to Dropbox Folder without donwloading them again?
Set Dropbox to ignore a file or folder
There is a Help article on how to do this. It says "Hover over DropBox icon and choose Ignore..." These instructions are incorrect Misleading article: How to set a file or folder to be ignored - Dropbox Help The instructions for Windows say Right Click & Choose "Don't Sync to DropBox.com", The option is not present on the…
Slow upload speeds, but I know it's not my connection.
I'm getting extremely slow upload/sync speeds. I know it's not my connection as I'm getting 900mps upload. I rely on dropbox for my business and it's causing me to not be able to transfer files by my deadline.
Do I need to manually make a file online-only again, after making it offline to edit it?
Just to confirm – On windows Dropbox uses symlink to make a reference to a file when “smart sync” is in effect — so on the first access to that file, the DB (windows) client will fetch the file from dropbox.com. Once the file is downloaded to the client, I can then process the file. After I finish processing the file, is…
Ignoring a directory does not work
Dear all, I am trying to get dropbox to ignore a directory that we use to create ~200K small temporary files using the command given in this article: https://help.dropbox.com/sync/ignored-files#:~:text=If%20you%20ignore%20a%20file,sync%20to%20your%20Dropbox%20account. I am trying to run the command on our windows machine:…
File opened "x minutes ago" when I didn't open it?
I was looking for a file I'd accessed on my phone, but was having a struggle seeing files based on how recently I'd accessed them so I tried on the web client instead I was shocked to see various flags of files being opened within the last hour that I hadn't accessed! I checked the files and they were only…
The syncing icons no longer appear on my Windows desktop app.
Hi everyone! At this time the icons of synchronization status are not shown, it is inconvenient, at the first installation of the old version of Dropbox 199.4.6287 Offline Installer.x64 icons were shown, but after the update did not show. In this case, the recommendations of the site DROPBOX I implemented, and on this…
My Dropbox files aren't syncing to my new laptop.
I purchased a new laptop and my files are not syncing. They are still showing on a ipad that I use but not on the new laptop. How do I resolve this?
Different number of files in Dropbox folder on two computers
Hello everbody ! 😀 Thanx for the attention: I cannot snychronzise Dropbox on two PCs : On my PC-1: I have a collection of 29.700 Files. This is my main Data Base. I deleted 400 Files. So PC-1 has got 29.300 Files On my PC-2: Still has the 29.700 Files. Dropbox did not delet the 400 Files on PC-2. PC-2 still shows 29.700.…
How can I find which folders have been unchecked via selective sync on my Mac desktop app?
I want to make sure that I'm syncing my entire Dropbox to my Mac. Apparently I've unchecked folders in Selective Sync - but when I try to find out which one, they all appear to be checked. I've just spent an hour going through my entire folder structure and all the boxes are checked. Is this a bug? -- I can't seem to add a…
I'd like to sync my Dropbox files both on an internal and external drive.
Hello, Feature: the ability to sync Dropbox folders to two separate locations on the same device. Here’s my use case: The Problem I work on a laptop with limited internal storage, which makes it impossible to sync all my Dropbox files locally. I do use Selective Sync to only download the folders I need. However, I often…
How can I use selective sync on Linux?
Guys: I would like to use the Dropbox CLI to perform “Selective Sync” on a sub-directory, $HOME/Dropbox/level1/level2. The following are my sample commands in Linux: dropbox exclude add $HOME/Dropbox/* dropbox exclude remove $HOME/Dropbox/level1/level2 However, the second command does not work. If I change it to “dropbox…
Dropbox app is stuck indexing two files for weeks on my Windows device.
For weeks the Sync Icon is busy turning. Hovering the mouse over the icon it says "indexing two files", opening the icon it says " two files ar syncing". How can I stop this? How can I find out, which files are in question? Any help appriciated, Michael
If I reinstall Dropbox will the files that are already indexed on my hard drive still be linked?
I want to stop a huge syncing process that was started by mistake. I have read that the only effective way to do this is to uninstall and reinstall the desktop app. There are a large number of files already indexed on my external hard drive. I am concerned that if I uninstall and reinstall then I may have to index all of…
My files take a long time to sync on my MacBook desktop app.
It is taking a very long time to sync files with MacBook. Rest of team uses PCs and not having the same issues. Documents that I create or edit on my Mac are not syncing. I've tried pausing sync and restarting and that usually restarts the sync, but this is not a workable solution in a fast-paced office. Solutions, please??

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