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sherrattsp
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4 months ago

Can I stop seeing notifications every time a backup file becomes online-only?

Device Windows 11 & Ubuntu Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 231.4.5770 (Windows and Ubuntu) Question or Issue I am using Dropbox on Windows and Ubuntu. On Ubuntu I am using the Dej...
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sherrattsp's avatar
sherrattsp
New member | Level 2
4 months ago

Hello,

I did stop getting them yes, however it will initiate a backup every two days which I think might mean they re occur.

 

And your assumption is correct, no notifications on Ubuntu and I see both devices listed.

Cheers,

 

Sam

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Nancy
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4 months ago

Hi from me as well, Sam! From what I can see on your first screenshot, there’s a button with 3 dots above the “Sync status” message. 

Can you please click on it and let me know the options you see there?

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