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brndvljr
3 years agoExplorer | Level 3
On a new computer, will Dropbox sync a local version of my files, that'll take up hard drive space?
I just bought a new computer. When I sync the files from dropbox to my new computer, is it adding the complete file to my computer or a link to the file using dropbox. I am asking the question, because I have over a TB of space used in my dropbox account. I don't have that much space on this new computer. Will does file take up all the space on my new computer causing it to shut down.
Walter
Hey brndvljr, thanks for posting your question today!
When you have a paid account and link a new computer to your Dropbox, the application will ask you how you want to sync your files.
You'll have the option to sync them as local or online-only. You can choose online-only to save hard drive space.
You can read more about this feature here.
Let me know if you have any questions.
- Hannah
Dropbox Staff
Hey brndvljr, thanks for posting your question today!
When you have a paid account and link a new computer to your Dropbox, the application will ask you how you want to sync your files.
You'll have the option to sync them as local or online-only. You can choose online-only to save hard drive space.
You can read more about this feature here.
Let me know if you have any questions.
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