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Graphicsco
Explorer | Level 3
5 days ago

Files aren't set online-only automatically when copying files from an external NAS to my Mac.

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Graphicsco's avatar
Graphicsco
Explorer | Level 3
5 days ago

So I read somewhere that the only way to get files from NAS to Dropbox without syncing to my MacBook is to use the web browser, correct?

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
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    5 days ago

    Hey Graphicsco!

    That'd be correct. You can first upload them to your account using our website, and then allow them to sync to the device locally.

    More preferably you should add them inside an online-only folder too.

    If you have any questions, don't hesitate to let me know. 

  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
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    5 days ago
    Graphicsco wrote:

    So I read somewhere that the only way to get files from NAS to Dropbox without syncing to my MacBook is to use the web browser, correct?

    Yes, unless it's a commercial NAS (not a DIY) and the OS has support for syncing with Dropbox. Some do, such as QNAP, Synology, etc., though that would be supported by the NAS manufacturer, and not Dropbox.

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