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File names are cut off on the Dropbox site
How is it possible for an app this old to still not allow a user to alter the field length? 20 odd characters is grossly insufficient for anyone with real organisation habits. Why can I not simply see longer file names? Why? What is the justification for this? Take myself, a 3d modeller. I constantly have files that are…
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Suddenly I can't create or upload files through the Dropbox website
Suddenly, I cannot upload anything to my Dropbox folder (I only use the site, not an app), even basic small text files. All uploads are failing despite plenty of space remaining. Help!
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It's difficult to delete files and the option to permanently delete them is grayed out
I have the message to clean up my space. It tells me to delete things, which I am happy to do. However, I have to try multiple times to get anything to delete and permanently deleting is grayed out. I have done all the usual stuff; closed browser, restarted computer, cleared cache, and used incognito window. Not sure what…
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Is there a way to disable the hover sidebar online?
I use the online version of Dropbox on Firefox. I do not use the app. Is there a way to disable the sidebar that pops up when you hover over the left side of the screen? The sidebar was already fine as it was, allowing you to expand or retract it when necessary. I'm sure someone finds the hover useful, but it drives me…
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When do I get my free fax pages?
I did TWEET and I did INVITE FRIENDS. How long does it take to show in your account the FREE FAXES. Thank you.
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Searching only for specific file types using web interface
I would like to be able to search for specific file types of any kind I like-- not just the subset of types offered in the "Type" dropdown menu. For instance, I want to find only *.des files- nothing else returned. Searching for "*.des" returns a few files with that extension but a lot of files that do not have that…
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My files disappeared after moving them to another subfolder.
I was using the website and created subfolders in the Camera Uploads folder. I selected the images/videos and used the move function to select which subfolder it would go to. After moving the files, I noticed that one of the folders was empty. I checked the total number of files between the subfolders and I'm missing all…
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How to delete files in my Dropbox account?
In simple steps how do I see the files in the dropbox so I can delete those I choose?
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Why is the admin console/activity not loading?
I have not been able to see activity on my Dropbox since Friday at 7pm. I have uploaded documents, signed in and signed out, and it usually tracks activity instantaneously, but it hasn’t worked for the past two days.
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Migrate/Redeem Reward Points from the Advocates to the New Deeto Community Account/App
Hi, @Neal it's nice to meet you. I'm in the process of migrating from our previous Advocates to the new Deeto Account/App. Thanks for the new experience. I managed to log in to the Deeto Account and was in the process of updating my Profile details when I realized my previous Rewards (4785) on the Advocates portal hadn't…
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Dropbox Paper isn't loading any images, why?
Hi I have a problem with the paper.dropbox.com my images are not appear:
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Dropbox Paper - images don't load on the web
Similiar to 3 months ago I again have a dropbox paper file that doesn't show pictures that have been uploaded. When I click on the file I get an access denied notification. Very weird as I uploaded the pictures via copy pace. The same issue occured 4 months ago documented in the following community ticket. Dropbox Paper…
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Where is the URL to send an email to support?
this is sad that dropbox.com has removed the emil URL to send an email to support why was this done?
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Compare Versions isn't available for PDF files
I’m currently evaluating Dropbox Replay for my team of Technical Writers and our Video Editor. We love the frame-accurate review for video, and we were excited that Replay also supports PDF. However, I noticed that the 'Compare Versions' feature doesn't seem to be available for PDF reviews. In our workflow, stakeholders…
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My Dropbox is full (1.99 GB / 2 GB), but I have no files.
My Dropbox is full (1.99 GB / 2 GB), but I have no files. There is a shared file/folder that shows a 404 error and I cannot remove or leave it. I cannot add it (storage full), cannot delete it, and no options are available. It seems like a ghost shared folder is using all my space. Can someone from Dropbox support fix this?
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Unselect all button for Photos tab
This is still an issue today! There's no "unselect all" button in the photos tab If I've selected multiple photos from different months, I have to scroll to each month and unselect by month/year or just unselect them one by one. OR refresh page and wait for all photos to load again (this is what I do now) -Even having to…
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I see 4 banners on the Dropbox website prompting me to buy more space.
4 annoying messages trying to make me buy more storage.. You guys really want me to switch to another cloud storage platform huh ?
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I can't change my brand logo or background, or edit them.
I uploaded my logo and background, first they clash bad and second the logo is skewed when i share anything, I can not remove or edit them, any help on this?
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Suddenly slow upload speeds when using the desktop app on and the website.
As of today, I am getting incredibly slow upload speeds. It is currently maxing out at about 50kb/s and most of the time it is lower. I typically get 5+mb/s. Nothing on my end has changed and it was working fine just a few days ago. I’ve already seen multiple help threads talking about bandwidth limits but I have my…
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Unable to Share Files – Account Sharing Activity Suspended
Hello, I’m currently experiencing an issue with my Dropbox account. Whenever I try to generate or copy a sharing link for one of my files, I receive the following message: “We’ve suspended your sharing activity because of a violation of Dropbox’s Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy.” I’m not sure what exactly caused…
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I've shared a folder with other people, but they can't access it.
For a while now, I have had several people tell me that they cannot access a folder that I have shared with them - invited them to view and download the contents when I invite them by using their email. Years ago, I was able to simply copy the link, paste into an email, and they were able to access the folder and its…
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Apps and Installations FAQs
Here are some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have a question that isn't covered by the FAQ's please create a new topic here. “Couldn’t start Dropbox” error on Mac Dropbox fails to launch after macOS updates (e.g., 15.5). Quick Guide * Ensure system extension (and Keychain access) is enabled. * Reinstall…
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Are you enjoying the new Dropbox Community experience?
First off, a huge thank you for your patience while we made these changes. We know things may have felt a little quiet during the transition, and we really appreciate you sticking with us. 🤩 We’re excited to welcome you to the new and improved Dropbox Community, now with a fresh foundation that will help us move faster,…
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When I select a PDF file in my Dropbox notifications (MAC) it opens twice on the web.
When i select a PDF file in my Dropbox notifications (MAC) it opens twice in my web browser... why?
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If I open an existing file with "Excel for web", it reverts to an older file.
Question or Issue when I open an existing file and click on "excel for web" it reverts to an older file
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Audio is being transcribed in wrong language.
Device Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 Operating System/Browser Windows 11 / Firefox Dropbox App Version/Browser Version Browser Version Issue: I have been using the transcription feature for audio files for a while now for work to make first transcriptions of interviews. Usually no issue. Now Dropbox is transcribing an…
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The audio transcription on Dropbox can't find explicit language in songs.
Hi I wonder if someone could help. Has the AI modelling changed for this feature? I use this feature most days to transcribe vocals in music featured in radio shows. Was really useful for finding expletive language and so on. Now it seems like the only vocals you are able to transcribe from a one hour radio show is the…
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Issue with communication between Dropbox web and Dropbox desktop application
Hello, I want to report issue (I believe it is bug) related to trouble with communication between your web site (https://www.dropbox.com/home) and the official Dropbox application (v240.4.8493) that normally happens on loopback port 17600: This used to work well, but for whatever reason it shows errors on try to open some…
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I'm seeing 2 different date formats after opening file info on my Dropbox account online.
Device PC Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 11 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) Browser Edge Version 143.0.3650.96 (Official build) (64-bit) Question or Issue Hi, in the web browser version of dropbox, when choosing file info, the date are shown in 2 differents formats, that is very confusing to…