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DReese
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3 months ago
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Folder Aliases (Desktop, Documents, Downloads) created by Backup not working properly

Device Macbook Pro Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Sequoia Pretty much what the subject says. After an update it seems Dropbox automatically began backing up those folders. I'm fine w...
desktop
Dropbox Backup
Mac
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    DReese
    3 months ago

    Actually, I've figured it out. The permissions on the dropbox files was incorrect. Getting them to Read/Write corrected the issue.

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Hannah
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3 months ago

Hey DReese, thanks for joining us here on the Dropbox Community!

Would you mind clarifying what you mean when you say that the aliases aren't working properly?

Are you getting some kind of error message? If you could send us any screenshots of the behavior/issue, it would be great for us to have a visual.

Also, can you please hover over the Dropbox icon in your menu bar and let us know the sync status and version of the Dropbox app?

Thanks in advance!

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