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Puda
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3 years ago
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Is there a way to sync files without adding them to the DB folder?

I was using Amazon Drive and it's now defunct. Amazon was allowing me to simply select all the folders (on my computer) I wanted to sync with my online drive. I am not seeing the option on DB. Looks ...
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    Mark
    3 years ago

    Hi Puda 

     

    No, youre not missing anything I'm afraid. That is how Dropbox works - everything needs putting inside of the Dropbox folder to sync. It has no link/relationship with anything else outside of that directory. 

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Mark
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3 years ago

Hi Puda 

 

No, youre not missing anything I'm afraid. That is how Dropbox works - everything needs putting inside of the Dropbox folder to sync. It has no link/relationship with anything else outside of that directory. 

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Puda
New member | Level 2
3 years ago

Thanks so much for your answer! Too bad! Missing Amazon Drive 😞 

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