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Can't copy and paste iPhone images from Dropbox to a Word document
We have started having issues with iPhone images not be able to be copy and pasted into word documents, you can only drag and click them which is slow and painful and not practical. We do not have this issue with our Android images only Apple images. Anyone have any suggestions? Cheers Blair.
Automatic Camera uploads not synching to Dropbox folder in Finder on Mac
Synching was flawless forever and stopped working one day in March. My photos and videos do automatically upload to my dropbox iPhone app and dropbox.com, but not to my Dropbox folder in Finder, which is where I really need the photos and videos to go. I am not terribly savvy when it comes to computers but I have checked…
Sync icons no longer appear in Finder after upgrading
I recently upgraded to Ventura 13.2 and updated the Dropbox App to V166.4.2920 I am using Dropbox backup. My files are still syncing, but the sync icons are no longer showing up in Finder. I have tried force quitting Finder, and I have also made sure that the Dropbox Finder extension is ticked. But the sync icons are still…
Camera uploads folder is set in French, and not in English like my account's main language.
I am french, but I keep all my applications and folder names in English for consistency. I want to backup my phone's gallery onto my dropbox account, so I enabled the feature. Despite the language for the dropbox app being set to english, it created a folder named "Chargements appareils photo". I tried deleting said folder…
Mac Dropbox app not synchronizing in China
Folks, I am using Dropbox in China through a VPN. I can access my files through dropbox.com. Dropbox APP on Windows computer also works perfectly. However, Dropbox APP on my MAC book is not working at all. Files are not synchronizing. On the same MAC book, I can access dropbox.com, but not through the MAC Dropbox APP. All…
Scanned PDF Files not uploading
Just in the last week or so (April 9, 2024) my scans to PDF have stopped uploading...they just get stuck with a spinning status indicator. I am using an iPhone 8, iOS 16.7.7, with the Dropbox app, and have plenty of Dropbox capacity, and have 16GB free out of 64GB available. Taking a photo and saving it works just fine.…
I need to disable syncing in order to save changes in Photoshop.
There seems to be a change in the behavour in file sync. Now Dropbox interupt the saving process of an application (Planimate from InterDynamics). When the software saves it's file, I understand it does this to a temp file with ending .$$$. When the save process is done, and the file is verified, it replaces the orginal…
iOS Dropbox app not Saving scans
Over the past 3 weeks, my Dropbox App allows me to scan a document. But when saving, the saving icon just keep spinning ! No scans are saved. Anyone facing similar issue?
Best way to prevent Mac from going into sleep mode while uploading new files via the desktop app?
Hi everyone, I need to transfer several hundred GB to my online storage. What is the best way to keep the computer running, but without keeping the screen active? I would like to have it work overnight, but without wearing out the screen. Setting the brightness to the lowest level might be a solution? Alternatively, I…
How to sync all files/folders moved to Dropbox as online-only
Hi All, So, what I'm trying to achieve is getting all files/folders I've moved over automatically set to Online only without having to manually go in 'Manage Hard Drive Space", select the folder and mark as online only. Is there a way to do this? I do understand that if another Team member has uploaded, it will be online…
Can I backup a folder inside my iCloud Drive to Dropbox?
I want to backup my Obsidian files and was wondering if there is a way to automatically backup the Obsidian folder inside my iCloud Drive to Dropbox? I'm on a Mac. Thanks for any help!
Green and blue ticks missing on folders and files in Dropbox folder - Sonoma latest version (14.4.1)
I've only noticed now but Dropbox on Mac no longer displays green ticks for files and folders in the Dropbox folder. It also no longer displays the blue ticks for files synced 'only-only'. Did the Dropbox team change something or is this a bug? Using Dropbox Pro plan.
Unable to open "Online Only" files without setting them to "Local" first
A user at a company I provide IT support for just upgraded to Windows 10 Enterprise from Windows 10 Home. Upon creation of the new profile and setting up dropbox, it was noticed that the user is unable to open any files without setting the individual file to "local" prior to attempting to open. I searched through community…
Upload file by providing url that links to it
If I receive a a email with a link to download a file from some remote location, can I use that link to ask DropBox to retrieve the file? Even better, can I just forward the email to Dropbox?
Some files stuck syncing on Mac 11.6 since March
Hi! My issue is that some files have been permanently stuck syncing since at least March 20, 2024 on my computer. We are talking about under 100 files from millions. I'm running macOS Big Sur 11.6 and my Dropbox is on an external hard drive (There is more than enough storage place on our Dropbox plan). Most of the files…
Dropbox beta (193.3.7470) on macOS is a disaster
Installed 193.3.7470 on mac (as prompted) - and it has not been a happy experience - I can't use the "send feedback" option in the app as it goes to a "permission denied page" - I can't seem to link two accounts at the same time without one of the folders disappearing - the new UI seems to show files as both sync'd (green…
Cannot edit files in synced folders on my Windows machine
I cannot copy anything to the synced Dropbox folders on my PC because "it needs administrator rights". I cannot add or delete anything directly in the PC folders. I have to use the web interface to add, delete or change anything. What the heck happened? I did not change anything on my PC regarding the access rights to the…
A client doesn't get email confirmation, when adding files to our file requests
Hi there, my company uses File Requests for our clients & subcontractors to submit required paperwork to us. We are having issues with one of our clients not getting upload receipts when she uses our File Request upload. We are receiving her documents but she is not getting confirmation. Here is the feedback she has given…
Copying Folders from Dropbox to External Hard Drive when they're online only.
I have only just discovered a DISASTROUS aspect of Dropbox which is not properly documented .. and I am a years long Dropbox user and pay a subscription yearly for 2 Terrabytes. I was even featured as a Dropbox user and give the interview for free etc and it was used round the company because I really rate(ed) Dropbox...…
Dropbox doesn't sync any videos from my iPhone.
Dropbox won't sync videos from my phone. It just syncs all the photos into Camera Upload and ignores all the videos. How can I get it to sync videos as well? I've figured out how to copy videos from my iPhone to my desktop before, but I don't remember how I did it and I much prefer to have them just sync along with all my…
Camera Uploads - Back Up - All Photos vs New Photos Only
Camera Uploads - Back Up - All Photos vs New Photos Only I have just uploaded all my photos from my iphone into dropbox using the camera upload/back up/all photos option. I am going to delete all the photos from my phone now I have done this. I don't understand what the difference is for the 2 settings of 'All Photos' and…
Upload button does not work (Web).
Upload button does not react after clicking on it. Could you help please?
Is there a way to sync via ssh?
I've been happily using Dropbox on my employer's laptop for years to store my personal files separately. Recently my employer decided to block Dropbox sync. I can access my Dropbox files via https but not via Finder/etc. I'm wondering if anyone has written a script that can be periodically run that would compare my local…
Having syncing issues with my external drive on Windows 11
I have an external drive for all my Dropbox files. I have the latest version of Dropbox 195.4.4995 and Windows 11 is up to date. Dropbox has been working for several years without any problem. Since a vew weeks i have a sync problem. When i drop new files into my Dropbox folder the sync should start automaticly. That's not…
Two Dropbox folders appearing in favorites Mac. Not sure how to proceed.
I was having trouble with my Dropbox going into an 'Indexing' spiral. So after reading troubleshooting for this issue I logged out of Dropbox on desktop and logged back in again. This has fixed the 'Indexing' issue, however I now have two folders showing up in my sidebar— 1. The new one – Syncs to dropbox in browser – Is…
files disappearing immediately from Mac, but still visible on site and Windows
Files and folders are disappearing from my dropbox folder on my Mac immediately after I create them (on my Mac). They still exist on the web and are even showing up in my dropbox folder on my PC. Doesn't happen all the time but enough to be annoying. Any ideas?
Dropbox to sync only the select folders but not all the files in dropbox root
It's frustrating, I selected only one folder to sync to my Windows machine, and Dropbox did that, but it also synced all files that were in Dropbox root level. How to avoid this? I don't the option to unselect the Dropbox and then go and select just the folder I want. It seems a so basic feature there I'm likely doing…
Write into a file txt in my account directly from dropbox.com.
Hi I would like to know if it is possible to write to a txt file saved in my account directly from the dropbox.com website. I haven't found how to do it yet. Thanks
Screenshots aren't saved automatically to Dropbox after upgrading to Win11
I just upgraded to Windows 11. When I hit Print screen, it no longer goes to my Screenshots folder in Dropbox. A box comes up that shows 3 options. How can I get back to where it captures thethe image immediately and it goes to my screenshot folder in Dropbox?
Can't get Dropbox to create links
I drag a file into Dropbox that I want to send by email, but the blue circulating image doesn't come on, and the file doesn't load so I can't create a link. I've tried everything. Reinstalling and temporarily disabling my virus protection. I have the basic plan and my file, while large, is well under the 2GB. Help!

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