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short1981
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Dropbox is very slow when I'm prepping a document with Sign.

When I am trying to prepare a document to send out to sign, drop box goes at a snails pace and just keeps loading and loading. Does anyone know how to make it work faster? 

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
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    Hey short1981, how are you today? 

     

    Have you tried using a different browser altogether, or clearing the cache on your current one, and then trying again?

     

    If not, can you give it a go, and let me know how it goes?

     

    Thank you!

    • short1981's avatar
      short1981
      Explorer | Level 3

      Yes I tried both of those and no luck. I am still seeing the repetitive "Preparing documents" and it never does. It just loads and loads. 

      • Megan's avatar
        Megan
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        Hi short1981, is it possible that the file size is too large, as the maximum supported size if 40 MB or 500 pages?

         

        Can you also try using incognito/private browsing mode without any extensions running, and even resetting your browser entirely?

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