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dsingleton
Explorer | Level 4
8 years ago
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Stop syncing a folder

Can I stop syncing with a folder?  We have a folder that is very large and my laptop has run out of storage.  I don't need this data on my laptop so is there a way to stop syncing with it?
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  • dsingleton's avatar
    dsingleton
    Explorer | Level 4
    8 years ago

    Thanks!

    • MaitriM's avatar
      MaitriM
      New member | Level 2
      8 years ago

      Is this only for paid plans?  I cannot find a GEAR icon anywhere and there is no where with PREFERENCES either. In SETTINGS there is nothing about syncing at all.  I'm wondering if something has changed again recently?

      • MaitriM's avatar
        MaitriM
        New member | Level 2
        8 years ago

        NEVERMIND!  I was on dropbox.com online and NOT on my computer local version. Sorry, I can't figure out how to delete my question above. SOLVED!

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