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Can new files in a network folder automatically update and sync to other devices with Dropbox?
We are trying to update a DropBox folder with any new files that appear in a Network Folder. From the Website we have uploaded the file location and it has created a new folder in the Drop Box location. Really what we want to happen is that When a file/doc is put into the Network folder it will then Synchronise with Drop…
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macOS File Provider version – How to "revert" a folder to not be offline
I've set folders to "Make available offline" but I see no way to "revert" those folders to the default state of the files being downloaded, but can be removed if space is low. The only thing I found that worked was to set the folders to online-only, then re-download the files. There has to be a better way to do this…
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Edit text files
Dropbox newbie. How can I edit a text file through my Google Chrome browser, Dropbox web page?
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Can you have someone upload to a folder without granting editing permissions?
We are hosting a 5K run/walk this spring for the Forgotten Warrior Memorial. I was trying to create a QR code where the general public could upload their pics of the event, but the only way I've found to do that is to allow editing permissions which isn't an option.
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Selective sync not working, can't sync folders to the app
I just got a new computer (Mac) and when downloading the app it asked me to select folders. I only selected a couple thinking I can update this later. However I can't figure it out. Following the Selective Sync article ( https://help.dropbox.com/sync/selective-sync-overview) it states click on Preferences and then the Sync…
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Dropbox not backing up photos on iPhone unless app is open
Dropbox not backing up photos on iPhone unless app is open. I have background refresh on. I tested this a number of times and photos don't appear in my camera uploads on the Dropbox website unless I open the app on my iPhone. I don't want to have to keep opening the app to have photos uploaded. Is there any way to fix…
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Dropbox still opens files in ignored folders
I have a folder inside Dropbox that I'm trying to use for some hobby C++ development using MS Visual Studio I followed the process to have Dropbox ignore the temporary build folders (like /x64 and /.vs) In Dropbox I can see that this did indeed stop Dropbox from syncing any of the files in those ignored folders However,…
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Dropbox never finishes syncing - Windows 190.4.6383
I had used Dropbox for limited files because I didn't have enough storage and was using OneDrive to manage some online sharing to my phone but I hated it so paid to get more storage, dumped OneDrive, and did some cleanup on my PC before copying everything to Dropbox. In the midst of all this Dropbox was no longer able to…
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Can't un-exclude directories with `dropbox.py exclude remove <directory>` on Ubuntu 20.04.2
I have a Linux machine (running Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS, "Focal Fossa") upon which I am running a "headless" Dropbox daemon as per here: https://www.dropbox.com/install-linux The Dropbox daemon is up to date: ``` $ dropbox.py version Dropbox daemon version: 125.4.3474 Dropbox command-line interface version: 2020.03.04 ``` This…
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Cant view a folder on my windows pc but i can see it on my macbook
Hi, i am in a shared folder in dropbox. I can view this folder from the webversion, the app on my macbook and the app on my phone. But the application on my windows pc doesnt show this folder. Other folders im in i can see. Hopefully someome can help me out!
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Backing up of more than one drive
Is it really true that I can only back up one drive, even though I have folders on my C drive and E drive? That seems rubbish.
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The app no longer syncs with your Windows 11 PC.
L'app non sincronizza più con il PC cpon Windows 11 - Grazie ----------- The app no longer syncs with your Windows 11 PC - Thank you
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Dropbox not syncing with others I share documents with.
I cannot seem to get my documents to sync with the other I share with. They can't see my revisions and I can't see theirs
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What is this sync status I constantly get?
Every 20 seconds - it's doing me head in I can't seee what its trying to do Adrian
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Taking photos in the iOS app doesn't save in the same folder
Prior to release 358.2 whenever I would take a photo from within the app, the photo would upload to whatever folder I was currently in. Now whenever I take a photo, I have to navigate back to the folder I'm already in again to get it to upload to that folder. Is there a setting that has been changed? Can it be changed…
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Folder updates in progress
Hi guys, I want to share folders with some users in my test team. My test folders only contain 1 file of about 3MB, I tested with only 5 users. But every time I share, I get an error message "Folder updates in progress". I've tried using incognito browsers, many different ones, and I've also tried waiting until the next…
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Cannot make files online-only on Mac
I am essentially out of space on my computer despite having plenty available in the cloud, and the hundreds of gB's I'm using are taking up space on both my dropbox and my computer itself. When I right-click the file within Finder, there is no option to "make online-only". I have already turned this feature on as well as…
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No progress/percentage bar for syncing files on the desktop app
Hello, I am using the desktop version of Dropbox on a Macbook Pro. I have been syncing files from my external hard drive into the Dropbox app. Nowhere does it show me the progress of how much has been uploaded, and how much time/ percentage is left. It's been 7 days-- and it's literally still going. I can see the cloud and…
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I downloaded my iCloud photos as a .zip file, and need to save the content to Dropbox.
Hi everyone, i want to get my photos and videos off icloud and into dropbox for safe keeping, I downloaded all of my photos etc (in a zip file) but I can not do anything with the file! i tried to cut and paste into my picture file on the computer - no luck windows cant open it. I've no idea how to get the file into…
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Where is Copy Dropbox Link?
Folks, I used to be able to R clik the folder I want to share and 'Copy Dropbox Link'. Now with a new puter and windows 11, I dion't see that option? how do I share a folder now??
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I want to have more than one cloud Backup service such as Dropbox and iCloud.
I am considering Dropbox as an ADDITIONAL cloud backup resource. I am confused how to best start this. Also, I do not want to disable my iCloud - I want BOTH iCloud and DropBox cloud backups active. I'd appreciate sme guidance even a simpleton like me can understand. Thank you!
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Syncing Dropbox with local PC
I recently purchased a new computer and am trying to get my Dropbox files on my local computer. Some are there but not many. How do i activate the download/sync process?
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Files take forever to sync from one Mac computer to another
I often (attempt to) use dropbox to transfer files from my laptop to desktop computer. Some days this simple process takes far too long. I just placed a simple 500k file in my laptop dropbox. The file says synced in dropbox. 17 minutes later in my desktop, the file still is not in my drop box which also says synced. I have…
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No confirmation email of sent file
Hi there, I often upload files to file requests via a Dropbox link and usually get an email from Dropbox that says “Here’s what you uploaded to *file request*” after. The last two times I have uploaded, I have not gotten an email confirmation as usual. Are my files still being sent?
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How do I respond to a file request using dbxcli?
How can I respond to a file request using dbxcli? I don't have a GUI on the server that I want to send the files from.
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I copied my Dropbox content from an old device. Why do they get re-synced on the new device?
I just moved 80 Gbytes of Dropbox folders and files (not that much really) to my new computer. First I copied them to an external hard drive. Then I installed the Dropbox application on the new computer. Then I copied all of the files from the external hard drive to the Dropbox folder on my new computer. Six days later…
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Empty dropbox in the file explorer whereas files are visible in the web browser
Hi, I belong to a dropbox folder which is shared between different users, to share files. I have Edit permission. When logging into my dropbox account through a web browser I can see this folder, the subfolders and all their files. I have installed the Dropbox desktop app into my PC (Win10 Pro) and logged with my…
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Why do my tags disappear when I set my files to online only?
Dear, i have installed dropbox app on 2 macs, i have sync my box and i have used colored native tags system on first mac to tag some files with custom tags. It was correctly replicated on second mac. So i switch all my files in "only online" mode and i lost all my tags. If i restore "local mode" it appear. Why? can i use…
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My backup is stuck on the last 1% of syncing
I have a backup that is stuck on the last 1% of syncing. I have paused and restarted the sync, restarted my computer, cleared the dropbox cache, and cant figure out why it wont finish. Dropbox support is telling me it's because certain filenames are formatted incorrectly so those files affected won't sync. Problem is, I…
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Syncing issues on a new Apple MacBook Air - "syncing is paused while a file in this folder is open"
Hi I have setup my new Mac and setup dropbox and the app has been synchronising for days - it has 1,200,000+ files left to sync and seems to be stuck. Looking at "sync issues" there appear to be a dozen or so "syncing is paused while a file in this folder is open. Close the program using this file" errors. The files and…