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Phili1
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7 months ago

I'm trying to back up my external hard drive, but there's no option under my desktop app settings.

Hello! I back up my Mac with Time Machine to an external hard disk that is APFS formatted.  When I go to manage backups in the Dropbox desktop app settings, this hard disk is not displayed fo...
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Nancy
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7 months ago

Thanks for your post, Phili1! 

I’m guessing that, when you connect your external drive to the computer, you don’t see a prompt to back it up with Dropbox either. Is this correct? 

Following our convo here, are you trying to back up the same external drive that contains your local Dropbox folder?  

Finally, I’d like to know the size of files that are stored on your external drive. 

Let me know, when you have more info.

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Phili1
Explorer | Level 3
7 months ago

https://www.dropboxforum.com/discussions/101001014/im-trying-to-back-up-my-external-hard-drive-but-theres-no-option-under-my-deskto/835412/replies/835428

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    Megan
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    7 months ago

    Hey Phili1!

    I'm a bit unsure in regards to your latest message. Would you care to clarify more? 

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