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Some new folders/files on desktop version of Dropbox aren’t showing in Dropbox.com
Device Apple M2 Max Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Sequoia 15.6.1, Safari 18.6 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) Can't find App Version - using file provider Syncing Status Up to date Question or Issue Some new folders/files on desktop version of Dropbox aren’t showing in Dropbox.com. In other words when…
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Recruiting: rejected for inability to hire in Zone 2 when position is advertised as Zone 2/3
Hi all, I wasn't sure where to post this but this seemed like best place. I applied for the Staff Product Manager, Dash Growth (https://jobs.dropbox.com/listing/6983636) position, and the first line states: For this role, we are hiring in Zones 2 and 3. Which is great, because I live in Zone 2 (Colorado). I later received…
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Visiting the Dropbox web page breaks my PC's WiFi.
Application Affected (Dropbox Paper, Dropbox Website) Device (Windows PC) Operating System/Browser (if using the web) (Windows 11, All Browsers) Dropbox App Version (if using the app) (232.4.5988) ISP ****** Media Issue: Any time I visit Dropbox.com my Internet crashes on my PC. I can visit dropbox.com on my phone…
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Downloading from the web kicks me off Wi-Fi and I have issues moving files
Whenever I try to download through my Windows 11 set-up, the download fails and I get kicked off my internet connection. I've seen a number of people complain about this - on here and on Reddit - and the solution appears to involve turning off virus protection, but that clearly isn't a viable or sensible solution. Dropbox…
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Unable to transfer or sync files from the Dropbox website back to desktop
Device Dell Inspiron 3480 AOI Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 10 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) On my phone it is 448.2.2; I can't find an app version in my computer settings. Question or Issue My computer was going into the shop so I moved all of my important, personal files from my Desktop to…
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Keyboard shortcut for starring files
keyboard shortcut for starring files would be very helpful for processing large folders of camera images.
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Dropbox not authorizing access properly for third party app
Application Affected Dropbox web app on phone Device Pixel 7 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 10 when on PC Question or Issue Hello. I'm having a unique issue with Dropbox. I am trying to connect an app called War Organ to my phone. The app uses Dropbox to sync between phone and PC. When I connect war…
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The workspace on the web is too small. How can I make the top banners smaller?
Device Dell Inspiron Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 11 Chrome Version 142.0.7444.59 (Official Build) (64-bit) Question or Issue How can I make the workspace on Dropbox website bigger and/or remove or minimize the increasingly bigger banners info at the top. I'd like to be able to see more than one row…
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Whitelisting IP for avoid blocking Dropbox URLs
Hey there, we found out that some seller site in Turkey just got blocked from dropbox domain. When we get contact with them they say that dropbox need to whitelist some words and they gave us their ip addresses. Is this a valid solution for that issue?
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Feature request: bulk export or copy share links for multiple files and folders
Hi Dropbox Team, Could you add a UI feature to select multiple files/folders and export/copy their share links in bulk? This would be like existing bulk actions (tagging/downloading) and help high-volume users. I'm an e-commerce manager who uploads product files to Dropbox and needs to generate share links for 10+ items at…
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Middle mouse button scrolling not working in files section on Samsung DEX
Scenario: Android Samsung S8 Tab in DEX with mouse. Middle button scroll works perfectly anywhere but in the file section of Dropbox. In Home, Photo and account section of dropbox the middle mouse button scrolling works. In file section it is not. Seems like a bug to us. Any take?
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Prevent Firefox from covering up active line of text when using Paper
When I try to edit a Dropbox Paper file in Firefox on iOS, the line I'm actively editing is covered by the Dropbox toolbar. Preventing that would make text entry a lot more efficient.
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The Dropbox app should have a dedicated backups tab
I hope this message finds you well. I primarily utilize Dropbox to back up my laptop files and maintain a clone copy of my external drive. The service has been invaluable in ensuring the safety and accessibility of my data. I wanted to suggest a feature that I believe would greatly enhance the user experience: the addition…
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What is the file limit per file on Dropbox file requests in October 2025?
Dropbox Plan Dropbox Professional Device Puget Workstation Ryzen B850 R110-S AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 4.4GHz 12 Core 120W 2x Kingston DDR5-5600 48GB Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12GB Operating System/Browser (if using the web) (Windows 11.) Dropbox App Version (if using the app) None Question or Issue Hello! What is the…
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Large 110 gb file download fails and cuts off midway from shared link
I have to urgently send a large ProRes file to a client that I’ve already uploaded to Dropbox. The upload worked fine (months ago), but when the client goes to the link and presses download, it works for a while and then cuts off every time! (Before it even gets halfway done) It’s 110GB, so it’s large, but how am I…
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I can't sign in with my Dropbox email and password since I'm only prompted to sign up
Question or Issue I tried to sign in to my Dropbox account (online, web browser) on a new laptop. I click Log In and get a window that says, "Log in or sign up". URL dropbox.com/login I enter my email and click continue. the next page has a title, "Sign up for free" and wants my email ddress, name and password. But there…
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Add the option to clear the "Recents" area on the website
Please add the ability to clear the recent files/folders list. There are some files that I open every so often that I don't want to have in the recent file list. Would love the ability to clear the list as needed.
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Search for single words and copy sentences in documents from the Backup page
I suggest to be able to search for single words and copy sentences directly from Word documents on the Backup site, www.dropbox.com/backup/all from a mobile phone. This is already possible from the Backup site through the web browser of a PC.
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Some of my files appear as 0 bytes and I can't open them/restore a previous version.
Hello All, Starting sometime this week, a large number of files in one of my folders are showing as "0 bytes" and I obviously cannot read them. I'm synchronising the folder with my mac, and thought maybe my mac corrupted the files? (I definitely did not use those files in the past months). I thought to 'recover' them from…
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How to stop the new folder from automatically opening when creating one on the website?
How to stop automaticly opening the new folder when creating one online in Dropbox.
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Yubico 2FA not working when logging in
Hello, I am trying to configure the 2FA using the Yubico authenticator. At the end of the config, it seems to accept the 6 digits code. I log off, to test, but when it asked me the code, it do not accept it. As config on the Yubico, I am using: base on time, SHA-1, 30s and 6 digits Any ideas ?
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Searching IPTC keywords on the website: Why does Dropbox only kinda work?
Trying to use DB to store photos that have IPTC keywords applied to them. All information I find seems to say this should work, but when I do a search for a keyword only a few of the images with that keyword end up showing as search results. (Doing this via a browser window with Mac Safari) Anyone have experience with…
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Error 415 when trying to print files from the website
Device (Computer) Operating System/Browser (if using the web) (Windows 11) Dropbox App Version (if using the app) (latest version) Syncing Status (I don't know) Question or Issue Hi, I have a problem with Dropbox and I don't know which is the cause. I usually upload books I need at school in my Dropbox in order to use them…
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CAPTCHA puzzles not allowing me to login to my account on the website
Hi. Recently I've started having the problem reported by others months ago of being faced with no less than 10 ridiculous puzzles to complete in order to log on. Having done so it says you have failed verification. Having been through changing lots of things I'm convinced it's not to do with browser, extensions, VPN or…
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I get an err_connection_refused error when trying to access the Dropbox website.
Using any browser on my PC (chrome/edge/firefox) I continue getting the err_connection_refused error when trying to access Dropbox.com the connection works from other devices (iPhone / iPad) connected via the same WiFi network i tried clearing cookies and browser history but this does not solves the do you have any idea on…
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How can I find what files I've stored on my Dropbox account to delete them and free up space?
Question or Issue Hi I have a similar issue to Thingy. I have tried to troubleshoot following all suggestions provided in this suggestion string but cannot even identify what, if anything, I have stored in the Drive. When I access it this is the screen Can someone please direct me to where I identify what I have in the…
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The Dropbox app on Windows is stuck syncing forever
My Dropbox has been stuck on syncing around 11gb of files. It is our company's dropbox and my side is not being updated with new folders being put into the dropbox. I am working off a Lenovo Thinkpad. I cannot see which file is stuck or the syncing history anywhere. There are no syncing issues according to the system. This…
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Dropbox Paper images aren't loaded on the web
Device Thinkpad X1 Carbon 2016 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 10 Dropbox App Version/Browser Version Chrome: Version 140.0.7339.185 (Offizieller Build) (64-Bit) Edge: Version 140.0.3485.94 (Offizielles Build) (64-Bit) Description Many images (~30%) in my dropbox paper document are not loading anymore.…