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James S
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

My uploads are very slow and then end up stalling

I'm just about done with DropBox. It takes me for ever to upload images due to the fact my uploads keep stalling. I have tried everything on the discussion forum. Once I got them to upload, I sent my...
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Hannah's avatar
Hannah
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2 years ago

Hi there, James S, sorry to hear about this.

 

Can you let me know how you're uploading your files?

 

Are you using the Dropbox website, the mobile app, or the desktop app?

 

Also, how large are the files you're trying to upload?

 

Let me know and we'll go from there.

James S's avatar
James S
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

Im uploading my files via the dropbox website.

The files are 5 megapixels which is relatively small.

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
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    2 years ago

    Hello from me James S!

     

    Have you tried a different browser, by any chance? 

     

    If I were you I'd clear my cache, and also try an entirely different browser or an incognito mode, just to exclude and make sure this isn't a browser-related issue. 

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