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Shortfuse01's avatar
Shortfuse01
New member | Level 2
3 months ago

I need my files to sync locally on my device, and not online-only. How can I change the cloud icon?

I spent three days downloading my folders and files onto my new computer, MiniMac. Then after all was done the folders and files are showing they are online only. I have read for two hours all the po...
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Megan's avatar
Megan
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3 months ago

Hey Shortfuse01, let's jump right into this! 

I'm going to answer your Dropbox folder location question first. 

When using Dropbox for macOS on File Provider, you cannot change the location of your Dropbox folder. The folder is automatically moved to a default location in your user home directory at ~/Library/CloudStorage.

As for the cloud icons, can you access one of these folders and let me know what type of icons -if any- you see next to your files? 

Lastly, could you let me know the exact OS version of your computer and the version and syncing status of the Dropbox desktop app as shown in your menu bar at the moment?

If you have any screenshots, they're more than welcome!

Keep me posted!

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