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ctyrider
2 years agoHelpful | Level 6
How can I have my Dropbox folder on an external drive with macOS on File Provider?
What is the deal with External drive support for Dropbox for macOS on File Provider, as described in this article?
https://help.dropbox.com/installs/mac-external-drive-support
I am on the...
Megan
Dropbox Community Moderator
2 years agoHey ctyrider, thanks for your patience here!
Would you mind checking how many files you're syncing to your Dropbox folder? You should be able to check that by seeing your folder's properties.
ctyrider
2 years agoHelpful | Level 6
Megan wrote:Hey ctyrider, thanks for your patience here!
Would you mind checking how many files you're syncing to your Dropbox folder? You should be able to check that by seeing your folder's properties.
There is only a handful of folders/files - less than 20. I am using my test Dropbox account to see how migration to external drive would work, before I do anything with my main production account.
It does not work for me, as described in your "External drive support for Dropbox for macOS on File Provider" article.
- Megan2 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Gotcha, thanks for clarifying ctyrider!
Can you also check the app's preferences, and send me a screenshot of your Sync tab and the message you see there?
- ctyrider2 years agoHelpful | Level 6
Megan wrote:Gotcha, thanks for clarifying ctyrider!
Can you also check the app's preferences, and send me a screenshot of your Sync tab and the message you see there?
Here's the Sync settings before migrating to external drive:

And here's the same setting after:

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