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BenAltizer
New member | Level 2
3 years ago

Cannot Make Files Online-Only On Mac

I am essentially out of space on my computer despite having plenty available in the cloud, and the hundreds of gB's I'm using are taking up space on both my dropbox and my computer itself. When I rig...
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erikbonnie
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

I am also having the same issue despite troubleshooting a whole bunch of different fixes. I am Mac OS 13.4.  I have deselected all files under Selective Sync. I have selected "online only" for individual folders and files (and nothing happens, they don't switch to online only). I've made all new files "online only."  I am at wits end. 

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Hannah
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2 years ago

Hey erikbonnie, sorry to hear about this.

 

Have you checked your account settings, to make sure that the Dropbox system extension is enabled?

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    erikbonnie
    Explorer | Level 4
    2 years ago

    Mac Support helped me figure out how to address the issue. 

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