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pb1234
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

All files moved to online only

 I recently updated to dropbox for mac and all files and folders have been moved to online only and have to be downloaded if I want to view/access them meaning I can't access them while offline. All ...
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irenesf
Helpful | Level 5
2 years ago

I'd like to have all the items which are in DB on my computer also. I would make any changes or additions on the computer if they will still auto update to DB.  Are you hinting this works?

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Hannah
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2 years ago

Hey irenesf, how are you today?

 

If you're using the Dropbox desktop app, the changes you make by editing/adding/deleting files in your Dropbox folder, will sync to your account online.

 

So even if your files are online-only, you can always make them available offline to edit them and your edits will sync online and to your connected devices.

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    irenesf
    Helpful | Level 5
    2 years ago

    Oh, thank you for telling me this. I didn't understand from the DM message about the change. Plus an Apple iCloud issue necessitated me to stop syncing the Desktop with iCloud, so my Alias Folder to DB which was in my Mac's Home Folder disappeared. I have everything set to rights now, I think. 

     

    How do I tell DB not to sync photos? I store those on Amazon Photos instead but DB often syncs them and then I delete them from DB.

    • irenesf's avatar
      irenesf
      Helpful | Level 5
      2 years ago

      I want my Desktop (or anywhere on my iMac) Dropbox Folder back. Can you make that happen? I think many people find navigation on their own device with funny looking easily recognizable icons differentiating folders much easier than navigating and re-organizing the information on the DB website. 

    • Jay's avatar
      Jay
      Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
      2 years ago

      Are you referring to the automatic camera upload feature which is on the mobile app, or the desktop?

       

      Do these steps help in disabling it for you?

      • irenesf's avatar
        irenesf
        Helpful | Level 5
        2 years ago

        It is turned off in both places now. Many thanks!

         

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