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AFie
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

Downloading files too large.

Hello I try to download several files in high size from same folder (ideally entire folder) I can downlod any file separately But when I try to download entire folder, i get error...
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AFie
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

I think the size of the folder is something around 100GB.

Because of that, I am unable to add it to my dropbox.

I access it through shared link.

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Walter
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3 years ago

Thanks for clarifying that for us AFie 

 

In this case, since the limit for downloads from the website is 20 GB or 10,000 total files, you'll need to download the content of the folder in smaller batches.

 

Let us know if you have any other questions!

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    AFie
    Explorer | Level 3
    3 years ago

    I decided to go with free 5TB Trial and I am able to download 

    Downloading one folder works just fine (14GB)

    But I am not able to download second folder as a whole which is definitely over 20GB

    Also

    It keeps downloading at a really low speed even though I have fast internet.

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      Megan
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      3 years ago

      Hi AFie, when you say that the speed is rather low, can you clarify if you're referring to the website, or the desktop app? 

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        AFie
        Explorer | Level 3
        3 years ago

        I am reffering to website

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