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rswc's avatar
rswc
Helpful | Level 5
3 months ago

How can I view my available space on the desktop app?

On my tool bar on my iMac I used to click on the DB icon & then my initial and it would show me "4.2 gb available out of 10". (for example).  Now (recently) it just shows "Your account has 10 GB storage" but does NOT show how much I am using. Is there a way to get that information back so I might easily check the available storage (or the used storage and I can do the math?!)
Thanks...

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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
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    3 months ago
    rswc wrote:

    Is there a way to get that information back so I might easily check the available storage

    I don't see an option for that in the Dropbox application anymore, but you can still see it on your Plan page.

  • rswc's avatar
    rswc
    Helpful | Level 5
    3 months ago

    Thanks, Rich, I didn’t wanna have to actually go and login each time to check my balance.!

  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
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    3 months ago
    rswc wrote:

    I didn’t wanna have to actually go and login each time to check my balance.

    The only other option appears to be opening Preferences and going to the Accounts tab. Your usage is shown there, but it's listed as a percentage, rather than a size.

     

  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
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    3 months ago
    rswc wrote:

    Thanks, Rich, I didn’t wanna have to actually go and login each time to check my balance.!

    It really is ridiculous that its so hidden - given its one of the main features of the software. 

    Its probably worth adding your voice (to mine!) over at this thread. 

  • rswc's avatar
    rswc
    Helpful | Level 5
    3 months ago

    Great. Thank you for your responses!  Very helpful. I wonder why DB decided to make info LESS available!?  No need for comment. It's me just whining!

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