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@"TMain" wrote:As i mentioned i was shared a folder for work and I joined but now it appears all of my devices are syncing my files into that folder ... You weren't invited to a shared folder. You were invited to and joined their Business account. In doing so, you merged your account into their team account, effectively…
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@"CormanASU" wrote:I have folders that show up in online DB but not in my Windows file tree. Make sure the file names aren't using any characters that would be considered illegal on a Windows system. This is especially problematic if you're sharing files with people that use other operating systems (i.e. macOS, etc.). *…
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@Ctdorsa wrote: Unbelievable... ever other paragraph there's an upgrade option.. NO WHERE is there an option to cancel..or a phone number... Open this link. What plan does it say you're on? If it says Basic, then the account you're signed into is not on a paid subscription so there's nothing to cancel. If that's the case…
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@"Jean Chan" wrote:Who do Dropbox need backups? i thought these are cloud storages automatically The backup functionality is separate from your cloud storage. The main difference is that your cloud storage syncs data between multiple devices. Data saved through the backup process doesn't sync; it's just stored. You can…
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@"deleteusernamehistory" wrote:I changed my password and it is only for dropbox where at the moment I have no content. If you use that same password (or a variation of it) with any other service, you should change those as well. In fact, I'd use this as an opportunity to update the passwords for ALL of the services you…
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@"ensoniq70" wrote:I can't access my desktop data from the iPhone or iPad App? What a stupid idea. Don't confuse your Dropbox data (files located within your Dropbox folder) with the data saved through use of the Backup feature. Your Dropbox data is accessible in the mobile apps. It's just your backup data that can only be…
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@"spikejones" wrote:I have sent a message to the authors of "Zettle Notes" but have not yet received an answer. That was the correct action for getting support with this. Zettel Notes uses the Dropbox API to connect to your account, but the sync process within the app is programmed by the developer of Zettle Notes; not…
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@"LisaAcri" wrote:I keep getting error message and support page not loading and impossible to reach a human. What error message? What are you trying to do? The Support page is loading fine for me (tested from two different locations/providers) and there are no known issues at the moment.
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@"stephenroberts999" wrote:I think during the install of the new PC my files for some reason got uploaded twice to Dropbox. You likely activated the backup feature during the install. Check your Backups page.
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@"ttodd0450" wrote:I'm reading about the securtity breach last week on Dropbox as well as others .. From the Forbes article on the data leak: "... little of this appears to be new data. Instead, the researchers say, it’s more a case of compiled records from thousands of previous breaches and data leaks." Basically, there…
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@"nitzi" wrote:Furthermore, it backups everything... If I edit something in Snapseed, or any other editing application in my Google Pixel, it will back it up as well. This is on a mobile device? The Share screenshots using Dropbox feature is an option within the desktop applications; not the mobile apps. If this is a…
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@"Alex 28" wrote:Can anyone advise on why when i am given access to a shared folder it automatically gets "added" to my dropbox, hence maxing out my storage space? If you've accepted an invitation to a shared folder, you get your own copy of that folder in your account, and anything in your account takes up space. *…
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@"Здравко" wrote:Hm...🤔 How it sounds like? "... data files in server A to a Dropbox forlder in server B ..." If they had stated "Dropbox folder in Server A to a Dropbox folder in Server B" then yes, LAN Sync would be the option, assuming it's supported on their device.
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@"Здравко" wrote: Wouldn't Dropbox' LAN sync enough for you? 🤔😉 If doesn't sound like both servers are running Dropbox. It sounds more like they have data on Server A and they want to copy it to a Dropbox folder on Server B.
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@"microworld" wrote:I have server A and server B in my network and I need to make a sync from my data files in server A to a Dropbox forlder in server B so my files can be uploaded to the cloud That's not something that Dropbox is capable of. You'd have to use another process to sync the files across your network. If…
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@"MDLprod" wrote:I'm asking because I need to create a file upload link and I want the link to originate from my secondary email (not my gmail). It doesn't work that way. It will always be your primary email.
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@"nitzi" wrote:"Share screenshots using Dropbox" is not checked. Yet, any screenshot is being backed up. Enable it, apply your preferences, then disable it again.
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@"carhogg" wrote:When I click this button to download files, nothing happens. How can I confidently make a backup on my hard drive of all files I have on dropbox? Select fewer files/folders and try again.
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@Binchell wrote: What kind of a discount does Dropbox offer to nonprofits. Right now we are paying $20 per month per team member. You'll need to reach out to the Sales team. https://experience.dropbox.com/contact
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@"Erwinvipglobal" wrote: My Drophox camera uploads was turned on and it uploaded current photos from my iPhone. It deleted the old files from Dropbox and could not find it Camera Uploads doesn't delete files. In fact, it's not even capable of it. All it can do is upload photos and videos.
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@"KWashington" wrote:The directions refer to a perferences tab which is not found ... Where are you looking? Your Capture says it's still uploading. Preferences is found in the Dropbox application on your computer, not the Dropbox website. Look for the Dropbox icon in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). *…
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@"mexapojym" wrote: How can I effectively host image files for my Tesla Homes Guide website using Dropbox? The simple answer is... Don't. Dropbox isn't a web hosting service. Yes, it can serve files but that functionality is meant for sharing with others; not web hosting. It's just not meant for that and you can run into…
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@"Mandaluce" wrote: if I ... sync new photos, say a few days later, does it then delete the photos from Dropbox that I've deleted from my phone, or just keep uploading the new photos? It doesn't delete the photos you've already uploaded. It will just continue uploading new photos. Also, deleting a photo from your Camera…
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If the video is indeed being cut off, it's curious that it's at the 8 second mark. That's the same point in the video where the thumbnail for the video is pulled from.
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@"Lioness" wrote:I have searched various Dropbox settings ... and cannot find a place or means by which I can either stop this altogether ... Go into Dropbox Preferences and uncheck the box for Share screenshots using Dropbox. * https://help.dropbox.com/create-upload/screenshots
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@"MikeBook" Have you enabled the display of hidden files and folders in Windows, and then looked inside the Dropbox folder?
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@"GlasgowJill" wrote:My question is: DB backup is a paid service. It's not just a paid service. Yes, there is a paid plan called Dropbox Backup that allows unlimited space for the backup of a single computer. It's like a Basic account in that it includes 2GB of space for regular file syncing (the feature you're used to),…
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@"MikeBook" wrote:The dropbox file on the E drive is empty. However, when I right-click and select properties it's showing it contains 1.5TB. Within the Dropbox folder is a hidden .dropbox.cache folder. This folder holds files while syncing as well as files you've deleted elsewhere (the Dropbox website or other devices)…
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@"awertgcs" wrote:I have been doing this for years, but with my latest file I am getting automated emails asking for permission to access the file. If your default is set to create a Can Edit link, people could be clicking the Join Folder button which would prompt you to approve the access. Go into your account settings…
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@"muxedkay" wrote: I had some issues like this before where a file just stopped working then when another person has it, it works. like how does that work does Dropbox disable the user with file itself? If a link is disabled, it's disabled for everyone. If the link you're trying to access is saying that it's been disabled,…
