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gcn2234
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2 years ago
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Is there an automatic date change to current date when uploading?

Why this automatic change of date to current date when upload files to Dropbox -- no other cloud type storage system does this date change? I use both Safari &  Windows (depending which laptop I use at time) to do these file uploads. Its a pain in butt that it changes date so I have to upload then go in and modify to date I want. -- I've read about some synching option but not relevant.

I see others have raised this issue but no real ownership by DropBox to fix it seems? Has anyone found a way to turn off this auto date change function?

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    Jay
    2 years ago

    We appreciate the feedback on this matter. We take all comments into consideration when improving the Dropbox site and services.

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    Jay
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    2 years ago

    Hi gcn2234 , thanks for contacting us!

     

    It sounds like you're referring to the modification date of new files when they're uploaded to the site. Since the file is technically created as new on the site, the current date and time is used.

     

    If the Dropbox desktop application is installed, files synced from the local Dropbox folder will have their original modification dates.

     

    If you have any further queries, feel free to message back.

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