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61 TopicsHow can I get the Mac system folder 'Documents' into the Dropbox folder
Hi How can I get my original Mac system folder "Documents" into my Dropbox? I only want ONE original "Documents" folder, i.e. the one in Dropbox. Same for "Desktop" I use an iMac, PowerBook and iPhone Earlier I had a folders in my Dropbox (Icon: an apple) with a name something like this: My iMac => Desktop My iMac => Documents My PowerBook => Desktop My PowerBook => Documents How do I get them back? /Peter Device iMac 27 2019, PowerBook M2 Max, iPhone 16Pro Operating System/Browser (if using the web) iMax macOS10.14.6 (cannot upgrade due to apps), otherwise all updated Syncing Status Up to date24Views0likes1CommentSupport embroidery machine file formats
I use DropBox to support my hobbies including YouTube, sewing, embroidery and cosplay. DropBox is a fabulous resource for backing up files and ensuring I don't lose digital assets such as sewing patterns (PDF) and images of my fabric stash for planning purposes. Embroidery machines use fairly unique file types and DropBox does not support the following file types: .art, .dst, .exp, .hus, .jef, .pcs, .pes, .sew, .vip, .vp3, and .xxx. I'm unable to use DropBox to support my embroidery hobby to backup/centralize/organize these specific assets.56Views0likes3CommentsCan't choose multiple files
Device Lenovo, iPad pro Operating System/Browser (if using the web) (Windows 11, Question or Issue Dropbox has become my favorite cloud storage. I love it. I love how easy it is to find files. But... no matter what I do, I have watched tons of videos, looked in discussion forums, etc.. I CANNOT SELECT MULTIPLE FILES. It is seriously slowing down my work. I have tried using my windows computer and my ipad, and I can't do it. If someone has any ideas, I am open. I have tried shift, command, Control... nothing works. I fell asleep one night and accidentally clicked two files, but it was a complete accident. I can use any help.25Views0likes1CommentWant some files in Dropbox left only on my laptop, not synced
Without my knowledge, Dropbox synced all of my personal files to its system and now I'm over limit. I do not want to lose my files so how do I get my stuff back to my computer and off dropbox so they don't get destroyed?34Views0likes2CommentsBest way to collect client uploads in one Dropbox folder and sort by client and date
I’m looking for some guidance on the best way to set up a streamlined upload flow for multiple clients. Goal I’d like to have a single upload point (for example, one shared link or form) that allows multiple clients to upload files without logging in. Ideally, when they upload: They provide their email address or name Dropbox automatically routes those files into a folder structure like: Client Name (or email) → Submission date → Uploaded files So, over time I’d end up with something like /Client A/email@clienta.com/2025-11-14/…files /Client B/email@clientb.com/2025-11-20/…files etc. Questions Is there a native Dropbox feature (e.g. File Requests or similar) that can: accept uploads from multiple people via one URL, and also capture who uploaded what in a way that could be used to organise files per client? If not fully possible natively, what’s the best-practice approach people have used? Multiple File Requests? Dropbox + a form tool (Typeform, Jotform, etc.) + Zapier/Make to create folders and move files based on email address? Any recommended automations / templates that already do this? I’m comfortable using third-party automation tools if needed, but I’d love to understand what’s realistically achievable within Dropbox first, and what the most robust setup would be.97Views0likes3CommentsHow can I ensure that the deletions I made while offline sync to my account online?
Device Windows PC Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 11 Hopefully someone can help with this. I have a full offline sync in place with dropbox. I had a large number of duplicate files within dropbox across multiple Dropbox folders - 145GB worth in fact. With sync paused I deleted this 145GB worth of files on my PC. I now have what I want online stored locally on my PC What I want to know is how do i get this version of the truth to sync online? What I want when I resume sync is the files that have been deleted from my PC will also be deleted from online. What concerns me is when I start sync again it will in fact download all the files I have just deleted. How do I ensure that online now mirrors what I have on my PC, and not the other way round?Solved109Views0likes5CommentsWhat's the best way to upload my photos and keep existing file dates?
Device 2023 MacBook Air Laptop Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Mac OSTahoe 26.0 Questions I want to consolidate all of my digital photos from various hard drives onto Dropbox. Due to the amount of photos (25 years), they need to upload straight to online Dropbox because my laptop doesn't have the memory to store them all. I want to make sure I don't alter any of the creation dates as I organize them chronologically. Once uploaded, I would like to edit the library online including the process of deleting many. Finally, I would like to copy the final project back onto my laptop and other hard disk storage areas. What is the best way to move forward with uploading the photos to achieve my goal? Note: Many of the photos are duplicates but of different sizes- including thumbnails. I am hoping that Dropbox will keep duplicates unless they are identical in size- then I only need 1. How will Dropbox handle uploading duplicate images of different sizes, proportions, edits? Any additional thoughts/comments most welcome!Solved132Views0likes3CommentsCan't remove my access from a shared folder since I don't have the option.
Question or Issue I want to remove my access from a shared folder, where I am an editor to save up space (without deleting the shared folder for anyone else). I followed the advice from here: https://help.dropbox.com/share/leave-shared-folder. The problem is that from "manage permissions", I don't have the dropdown menu, where I can click "remove my access" (I am KA on the screenshot). I tried this on my Dropbox windows app and also from the browser website but I still can't do it. When I select delete on the said folder, it only offers to delete the shared folder for everyone. Is there any way I can remove the shared folder for myself so that it stays for others? Thanks for any help.126Views0likes3CommentsCamera uploads renamed all files to HH:MM:SS format omitting the date
Hello, Suddenly today most (except a couple?) of my files in Camera Uploads folder got renamed to just HH:MM:SS removing the date whatsover from the filename. This included not only latest files but also older ones that were in this folder for long time. Not sure what triggered this action, but I can see all of those were renamed today ~20:54 which coincidentally is when I opened Dropbox app on my phone.: I'm using iOS app to sync my photos for years and it was working flawlessly from two separate iPhones. App version is 434.3.2 Assuming bug?129Views0likes4Comments