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Sync dropbox across multiple locations/hard drives

Sync dropbox across multiple locations/hard drives

Ashvin B.
New member | Level 2

I have a larger dropbox account than my primary hard drive. It would be great if dropbox could support virtual links to files outside of it's default location, without those files having to also be in the main dropbox folder. I am aware of shortcuts/aliases on windows/OSX, but those don't solve the problem if my primary drive has limited space.

This is one workaround, but native support through the Dropbox client would be ideal: http://bobmckay.com/software/split-dropbox-across-multiple-drives

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Nancy
Dropbox Staff

Thank you for sharing your idea.

 

We have looked into this, but it is not something we are actively working on at this time.

 

We regularly review these ideas, and we will keep you updated if this idea moves forward in the future.

Status changed to: Not for right now
108 Comments
ptodd
Explorer | Level 3

Another person who recently upgraded Dropbox account and many ways in which I would make good use of the service would involve splitting files across volumes, combination of laptop SSD and external HDD...  dissapointing that there's no support for this.

jalbert
Explorer | Level 4

Very disappointed that this is not a feature, will be unsubscribing within the year.

STRINIX
Explorer | Level 4

Bump.

Would also like to see this feature because I plan on buying an external hard drive.

Choosing which folders you want to move to another drive (or even another location on the same drive) would be awesome!

boni_
New member | Level 2

Im seriously thinking about cancelling my subcription to db. Not flexible enough in my opinion

Davis_A
New member | Level 2

The continuing trend with laptops is toward smaller faster SSD's, especially on the Mac side. We are anxious to increase to the business account across our company. But the inability to split our dropbox folder onto external drives and the internal drive simultaneously is keeping us from upgrading. We do a lot of video post-production and it would be really great to house our files in accessible locations on multiple drives with all the Dropbox features supporting the work flow. We have our mouse fingers crossed there will be a new urgencey placed on this feature. 

PeterW_R
New member | Level 2

Same case here. I would upgrade from free to a Dropbox Business Advanced accound if this request is implemented.

PaulRoos
Explorer | Level 3
Same for me. I don't understand DropBox is ignoring this request. If they continue doing so I will unsubscribe.
christiaan
Helpful | Level 6

We would like this too. Having to put all our files (including our project archive) on one volume really messes with our backup strategy.

jellocube
Helpful | Level 5

Considering switching to another service or custom host if this isn't implemented... Dropbox's options for customizing moving storage paths on its Windows apps is really lacking.

Nerdballer
New member | Level 2

PLZ IMPLEMENT THIS WTF

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