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Mac OS and shared folders

MSDinFL
Explorer | Level 3

I've been a Windows user forever.  Just started using a Macbook.

On my Windows machine, using Dropbox integration in Windows Explorer, I can see my individual user folder as well as what I will call the Master "team folder." They display at the same folder level.

On my Mac, after installing the Dropbox app, I can only see my user folder but not the Master "team folder."  I'm assuming this is a setting.  What do I need to do to access the Master folder.

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Jay
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Hi @MSDinFL, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

 

Could you check your selective sync settings to ensure the team folder is enabled to sync down to your machine?

 

Keep me updated with any progress!


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MSDinFL
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I thought the Dropbox app would be where to go.  But when I open the Dropbox app through Launcher, it puts me in the Dropbox folder in Finder.

 

Like I said, new to Mac OS, so I apologize if I'm being obtuse.

Jay
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Could you try accessing the preferences by following these steps?


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MSDinFL
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There is no Dropbox icon in the menu bar.  I reinstalled the Dropbox Mac desktop app.  No DB icon in the menu bar.

 

I am on the latest version of Ventura

 

Hannah
Dropbox Staff

Hey @MSDinFL, how are you today?

 

Is it possible that there are a lot of icons in your menu bar and Dropbox is hidden? 

 

If you reduce the number of apps running there, does that bring up the Dropbox icon?

 

And if not, can you try the steps here, to make sure the Dropbox icon is selected to appear in your menu bar?


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Graham
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Hi @MSDinFL,

 

I hope you are well. I just wanted to follow up with you here today to see if you have made any progress with trying to locate your folder. As an avid Windows user who recently changed to Mac, I can really empathize with you on this, it can be really frustrating when what would be a simple tasks on one OS becomes really difficult on another. Have you managed to go through the steps my colleagues have outline above, and if so have they helped with your issue? Likewise, if you are still having trouble please let us know and we'll try our best to get you back up and running.

 

Thanks again, and have a great day!

Graham

MSDinFL
Explorer | Level 3

I still cannot get it to work.  I created a team folder that is on the same level as the folder DB created in my name.  It is called "Company"  I can see the folder with my name, but not any of the other folders on the same level.

Jay
Dropbox Staff

Hi @MSDinFL, could you attach a screenshot showing how it appears in Finder, and also on your browser, while hiding any personal info?


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MSDinFL
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