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mnc1
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

I can't find the app's Sync tab, "make online-only" option, or the "Manage hard drive space" tool.

Hello,   For the first time, I am trying to free up hard disk space on my laptop  by making some of my files/folders in Dropbox available online only. I've been reading the literature online. I h...
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jolinC
New member | Level 2
7 months ago

I have the exact same problem on Mac OS. I paid yearly $159.87 (Oct 2024 thru Oct 2025). 

In Dropbox folder, right click on any file or folder does NOT show 'Make online-only' option.

Clicking on the Dropbox avatar on the taskbar does NOT show 'Manage hard drive space'.

Also, when I click on 'preferences' I can only see 'folders' and can NOT see any 'files'. Updating the folder preferences is NOT working either. 

I need to make certain video files that are large Online Only and am not able to do so.

Appreciate some help. Thanks.

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