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Jurij-MacBook2022
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Setting up external drive with APFS Format to sync with Dropbox

What is the best practice to setting up certain folders within my external APFS hard drive and have them sync with my DropBox?  This drive is connected to my MacBook Pro M1 processor
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Walter
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2 years ago

Hi there @Jurij-MacBook2022 - thanks for dropping by our Community! 

 

Could you please clarify if you're already installed the Dropbox desktop app or if you're now setting it up for the first time on this computer?

 

If it's the former, can you take a look at the app's preferences and let us know the location of your Dropbox folder? 

 

I'm only asking because if you're using the desktop app for Mac OS on File Provider, I'm afraid moving your Dropbox folder to an external drive isn't supported.

 

Since you mentioned certain folders, have you considered backing them up to Dropbox instead?

 

Let us know more and  we'll take it from there, Jurij. 

Jurij-MacBook2022's avatar
Jurij-MacBook2022
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Many thanks for your quick response!

I am using the Dropbox Desktop and I have it installed on my ipad and iPhone. And I can log into my account on any computer to see mostly my pictures and videos.

 

For example the attachment shows the synch conflict error and I have tried to simply delete that folder on either the MacBook, iPad or iPhone and shortly after I delete it it reappears. 

 

I have been using dropbox for the past 7 or 8 years and I first started on a Windows PC and then later on an Apple Desktop. It was simple because I synced everything with my computer, iPad and iPhone nicely. 

 

I know have a 2 year old MacBook and a 5TB external HD and I would like only certain folders to synch. 

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    Megan
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    2 years ago

    Hi from me too Jurij-MacBook2022!

     

    Did you have the chance to review the document, my colleague Walter provided about Dropbox Backup, and if that would work for you? 

     

    As for the folder and files you attached here: did you use your mobile or desktop app to delete them, or did you use your account online on the web? 

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