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RalphT
Helpful | Level 5
2 years ago
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Dropbox for macOS on File Provider. There is no /Library/CloudStorage/Dropbox located in my folder.

I installed Dropbox for macOS on File Provider on my new iMac running the latest Sonoma OS. Your info states that the actual folder with my files is located at  /Users/***/Library/CloudStorage/Dropbo...
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  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
    2 years ago

    Hey RalphT!

     

    You should be able to find the Dropbox folder under ~/Library/Dropbox, but Library is a hidden folder. 

     

    Going to it via that ''Locations'' section in your screenshot’s bottom left is the way to go, but if you want to navigate to it from your "username" folder, you need to hit
    Command + Shift + . (period) to see hidden folders. 

     

    That should show Library inside ''username'' and then you can navigate through that.

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Hannah
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2 years ago

Hey RalphT!

 

You should be able to find the Dropbox folder under ~/Library/Dropbox, but Library is a hidden folder. 

 

Going to it via that ''Locations'' section in your screenshot’s bottom left is the way to go, but if you want to navigate to it from your "username" folder, you need to hit
Command + Shift + . (period) to see hidden folders. 

 

That should show Library inside ''username'' and then you can navigate through that.

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RalphT
Helpful | Level 5
2 years ago

Thanks, Hanna. I had asked if the /Library/CloudStorage/Dropbox folder could be hidden and you were the first to confirm my suspicion. Thanks for the shortcut to see hidden folders as well.

  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
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    2 years ago

    I'm glad I could clarify things, Ralph!

     

    If you need anything else, please give us a shout.

     

    Have a great day!

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