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jlmoore314
Helpful | Level 5
3 years ago
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How to upload files from google drive - stopped syncing in the middle and option disappeared

I was able to import files directly from Google Drive using the following directions (https://help.dropbox.com/create-upload/copy-from-google-drive), but at some point it stopped syncing (2000/8000 f...
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  • jlmoore314's avatar
    jlmoore314
    3 years ago

    I ended up finding a workaround by exporting my google account and directly uploading to dropbox. Thanks for checking.

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jlmoore314
Helpful | Level 5
3 years ago

I'm pretty sure no because half the uploaded files are in the proper folder on my personal dropbox account. The sync just didn't finish and now I can no longer sync. Maybe I am misunderstanding your question?

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Walter
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3 years ago

Hey jlmoore314, sorry for the late response; are you still having issues with this? 

  • jlmoore314's avatar
    jlmoore314
    Helpful | Level 5
    3 years ago

    I ended up finding a workaround by exporting my google account and directly uploading to dropbox. Thanks for checking.

    • Walter's avatar
      Walter
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      3 years ago

      No worries  jlmoore314 - I'm glad to hear you sorted this out in the end. 

       

      Let us know if anything else comes up and have a lovely weekend ahead!

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