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Smart Sync and removing local files
Hello,
I'm attempting to convert my dropbox folder on my desktop to smart sync, so that I'm not storing any local files on my harddrive in order to save space. Currently, my folder has some local ...
Hi Grant W.1
So first and foremost, Dropbox is a sync solution, not a backup. When sync is turned on, it sync the local file to the cloud. If you delete the local file, it will also destroy the cloud copy. You can directly upload your files for storage using the web client https://www.dropbox.com/home and then that will be stored independently of your local files.
As for the status, if you click on the little dropbox logo in the system tray, it should give you the current sync status of your files.
Hannah
Dropbox Community Moderator
Dropbox Community ModeratorThanks for the additional info!
Would you mind sending me a couple of screenshots showing this situation, while hiding any personal info?
Like, a screenshot of the size of the folder from the folder's properties and a screenshot showing the cloud icon next to the folder in your Dropbox folder, would be really helpful.
Thanks!
Would you mind sending me a couple of screenshots showing this situation, while hiding any personal info?
Like, a screenshot of the size of the folder from the folder's properties and a screenshot showing the cloud icon next to the folder in your Dropbox folder, would be really helpful.
Thanks!
Well Hannah, Today I was going to take the screenshots, and suddenly I noticed now it is displaying the correct size (just a few MBs)... so something that I've done worked. I am going to add other folders to online only mode and see if I can notice this issue again...
- HannahThat's great! Let us know if you need anything else.
Have a great week ahead!
