Uploading very large files (300GB)

[Andrew G.36]

uploading very large files

I have tried to upload a 300GB file to dropbox (I have 1TB capacity) using the Mac desktop application and I am being informed that there isn't enough free space. I bought this extra memory as dropbox write:"Files uploaded to Dropbox via the desktop application or mobile apps have no file size limit". Am I doing something wrong?

[Nick D.21]

I have a 66GB file on my local drive, and a 1TB Dropbox Pro account. I have been trying to upload a 66GB file for three days now without success.

I also tried splitting the file and less than half of the split files have been uploaded.

[Rich · Accepted solution]

How are you uploading the file and what errors are you getting?

If you're trying to upload the file through the website you won't be able to as it has a file size limit of 10GB. For files larger than 10GB you need to download and install the Dropbox client. This will create a local Dropbox folder on your computer and sync everything in your account. Simply place your file in that folder and wait for it to sync. Be patient, because a 66GB file will take a long time to upload.

[Nick D.21]

I have used the local drop box folder...I would have thought 3 days would be enough. If it's really taking that long it will be faster for me ship a hdd.