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galgier
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3 months ago

On MacOS if home dir is on external disk will Dropbox folder be there too?

I am considering getting a new Mac Mini M4 with a smallish root disk.   It is possible to put ones home directory on an external disk.   This will allow me to place large space hogs like Photos and M...
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Walter
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3 months ago

Hey galgier - thanks for using Dropbox and happy Monday!

As mentioned in this Help Center article, eligible users on Dropbox for macOS on File Provider can choose to move their Dropbox folder to an external hard drive. 

Let me know if you have any other questions. 

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