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anbrasw
New member | Level 2
4 months ago

I'm trying to make folders online-only, but they reappear immediately in my desktop app.

Hi All,    I am trying to free up some storage on my desktop by making a folders online. I can go into the app and select a folder as online only and the app says "Success". But, then the file is s...
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anbrasw
New member | Level 2
4 months ago

Hi all - when I navigate to my folders in my folder structure - and right click - "make online-only" does not come up as an option. 

So I am going into the app - going to manage hard drive space, and then clicking on individual folders and clicking on "make online only." 

Thanks!

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Hannah
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4 months ago

Thanks for the update, anbrasw!

Would you mind sending us a screenshot of the options you see when you right-click on a file or folder in your Dropbox folder?

Also, does syncing work otherwise? For example, if you add a file to your Dropbox folder, does it sync to your account on dropbox.com?

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