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automation stopped working two days ago
Automation used to work for me renaming my uploaded file, but now all I get is as shown below and the the spinner never stops. I am using Opera browser.
Backup iCloud Photos in Dropbox
Hi! I'm trying to manually copy my photos stored in iCloud Photo Library to Dropbox as well (not camera upload, but manually). All edits made up to that point and the original file formats (HEIC and HEVC) should be retained. However, for some unknown reason, HEVC videos are always converted to MOV even if the appropriate…
I have 2 TB of space; why can't I upload around 200 GB of files?
i upgraded dropbox to 2tb. on my phone i have files between 100 and 200 gb. I want upload these files at once to dropbox via add folder. I select a folder that contains many folders and I also press subfolders. Then it will load up to 29 gb then I get a message this folder contains many files and it stops. So I am unable…
Error when trying to exclude a file using PowerShell (on Windows 7)
I am trying to exclude a file from syncing following the instructions here: https://help.dropbox.com/sync/ignored-files using the PowerShell command: Set-Content -Path 'Set-Content -Path 'D:\Dropbox\x\x\x\x\options.ini' -Stream com.dropbox.ignored -Value 1' -Stream com.dropbox.ignored -Value 1 However, I get a PowerShell…
Best set-up to collaborate on files in project folders
I'm a draftsperson and dropbox novice with a free dropbox account. I have been drafting for a designer for a few weeks who uses manages his entire project file structure in dropbox. He shares specific project dropbox folders with me so that I carry out work on project files he creates within the folders. The issues I have…
Offline Online Green checkmark / Cloud icon indicators not visible / Finder MacOs 12.3 M1
Hi, was wondering if the Green / partially green and Cloud icon indicators for Selective sync inside finder are coming back soon? I know that you're working on a fix with new Macs and online previewing, is this part of the same problem? Dropbox v145.4.4921 MacOs 12.3 M1 Hope to hear from you, makes it really hard to get an…
Upload stuck at 1 sec left and "finishing"
I have tried to upload a lot of files a lot of times, and I get stuck at this multiple times. Sometimes it works, sometimes it stays like this forever.
How to upload iPhone live photos?
I paid for 2tb dropbox account but now I can’t backup my live photos, i took dropbox because of online-only option but why live photos is ignored? I believe its a important future
Offline ONLY files on Mac
I have the Dropbox extension for Mac. I have a folder, in which I would like a few files to be ONLY available offline. I don't want these files to be sync because they are too big. I have figured that via selective syncing there are ways to have "online-only" files as well as "online and ofline" files. But I do not seem to…
Computer lockup, indexing hangs
Running Dropbox on multiple devices. Only Windows 10 computer started freezing. Tracked down to Dropbox. Computer does not hang if syncing paused. approx 150,000 files- some online only, some available offline. reinstalled Dropbox app and and on starting Dropbox it starts indexing. Indexes till it hits 69234 files…
I lost my files after uninstalling Dropbox
Hi everyone, I uninstalled Dropbox for desktop yesterday. I lost my files after uninstalling Dropbox. It shows inaccessible icons from my files on the computer. My desktop, documents, and downloads were synced before. I urgently need to regain access to my files locally.
I’ve shared a folder with my daughter but she gets a message her Dropbox is full...help please.
I have a paid for Dropbox account with loads of space (I’m using around 6%). I’ve given my daughter a folder (shared it with her). She’s now created sub folders & uploaded photos & videos, however she gets a message saying Dropbox is full, upgrade. She is too young to have or need her own paid membership. How can I solve…
SD card changed itself to Read only after Dropbox Download
I have the Dropbox app on my PC Lenovo Laptop. I wanted to move the contents of an SD card to Dropbox using the computer's SD card reader. I've done previous downloads to the computer hard drive (Photos and Sony Apps) in the past with no issues. As soon as I inserted the SD card into the reader, I received a prompt to…
Files not appearing on 2nd device
Hello. I have 2 devices connected to my dropbox account; my original laptop and a new "mini" I just bought. Files I uploaded to dropbox folders before purchasing the new mini I can see on both devices. New files I upload to dropbox on one device I can't see from the other device. They are both connected to the same dropbox…
Automatic photo backup
My photos aren't any longer being uploaded to Dropbox automatically from my Samsung Android phone. I can't work out what's changed and how to get the uploads to start again without having to select photos individually. Can anyone help please?
Upload / Sync Pictures Folder to Dropbox
Hi, I'm setting up dropbox for the first time and my main reason is to store my huge photo/video library in the cloud to freeup hardrive space. I can't work out how to do this and from reading other forums it appears this function isn't available with dropbox and the only way to get around it is to move the mac's default…
Dropbox index stuck - 211,488 files
I've been on this board for a few hours now trying every possible solution to stop dropbox from being stuck when indexing. I bought a new laptop, moved the dropbox folder (1.3 TB) from my old laptop to my new one via an external HDD. Now my dropbox app cannot seem to be moving anywhere when indexing. I tried the following:…
Selective Sync: How to see actual disk space used?
Hi There, Both Mac OS and Dropbox state 1.49TB is being used which is incorrect because 100's of gigabytes isn't being synced to the Mac. I need to understand the actual disk space Dropbox is using on the Mac, not the theoretical total if everything was synced - how do I do this? Cheers, Ben
Can no longer pause the sync process.
I am running v166.4.2920 on Win 10 using Chrome. I can no longer pause the file sync process because the choice to do so is no longer available. When I click on the taskbar icon, it shows a list of files under Activity, and another list of files under Sync History. The old submenu seems to have completely disappeared.…
Dropbox on macOS Monterey lost my Documents folder AND ITS CONTENTS
I now have two machines, a MacStudio (M1max processor) and a MacPro (Intel processor). The contents of $HOME/Documents got lost on the MacPro. I also have a laptop (MacbookPro, macOS Monterey) which I won't discuss. Previously on macOS HighSierra on my MacPro (and earlier): Dropbox Folder: $HOME/Dropbox Documents folder…
drop box sync problem after upgrading
My drop box app will not sync with my home computer. I upgraded and it still has not performed as it
How to Sync (the same file) between the Dropbox App and the Desktop?
* I wish to place on my desktop screen a copy or a "duplicate" file of an Excel file that exists within my Dropbox Folder and be able to edit it from there, as opposed to edit it within the Dropbox App. * This will save me a lot of mouse clicks by opening and editing that Excel file with only one click from my desktop,…
Sync or Backup from D: drive?
I'm new to Dropbox. I own three computers--a Home PC, Office PC, and laptop. I got Dropbox to achieve two main goals--1) to have backup security against data loss and (2) be able to access and work with data from any of my computers in an an efficient, organized way from any workstation. I would appreciate help on 2…
Mirror/sync contents of two folders on dropbox
Hello, I have files in a folder in Dropbox that is shared with others. I want to have the contents of that folder automatically appear in Overleaf, but apparently for the Dropbox-Overlead synchronization the only method is as follows: "an Overleaf folder [is] created in your Dropbox Apps folder. Each project will be…
Unable To Upload To A Remote Directory
I'm trying to upload files to a Remote Directory in Dropbox that was shared with me. But I am unable to upload anything in there. Can someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong? Many thanks, dmi1
Dropbox deleting files while working. Very big Sync & record issues
Hello, Got a very big issue sinces few days and can't find any solution; Dropbox sync go really crazy so if an expert can help, it will be more than welcome ( English or French); I explain in details ans step by step : Windows 10 OS / Dropbox Plus account 1/ Installation of a new SSD Nvme 980 Pro 2T + update of the last…
Dropbox can't sync on Pop!_OS Linux 22.04; stuck on "Connecting..."
Hi, I have Dropbox version 2020.03.04 installed on Pop!_OS Linux 22.04 LTS, which historically has worked, but is no longer able to connect to the Dropbox API, so it can't sync my files. Clicking the Dropbox icon in the topbar shows its normal menu, but its status reports as "Connecting..." Also, my files won't sync.
How to change the file name, when using a File Request?
I belong to a photo club that has us send submissions to their dropbox file. I use an iPhone and want to be able to submit a photo. How do I put in the name of the photo in place of that long file name that shows up.
What to do with conflicted copies?
Our office has two desktop computers. Both of them access the same Dropbox. No mobile devices or other computers are involved. In the Dropbox there is a database. The database is _never_ used from both computers simultaneously. The idea by our arrangement is that two different people should be able to edit the database on…
Excluding folders that contain picture files from being index to Photos
Hi Is there a way of excluding a folder/folders from being indexed for picture files and then shown in Photos ? In my case, Dropbox is showing numerous website image files that are stored in my Documents folder and mixing them in with my photos.... Not good ☹️ Thanks in advance

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