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Application Affected My own app Device Windows 11 VM Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 11 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) Latest Question or Issue We have an app that uses the Dropbox API quite significantly. The user must signin to our app using the Dropbox API and our own login code. It's possible that the user has logged into the Web version of the app at some time, but is using a different account on the PC App. This causes considerable grief in our system where, on install say, the system goes off into the web system and says you have a record with this account, but we cannot find the details, but the user installing the system notes that their local (PC App) account has no records associated with it. Such a use case occurs during testing, but it is perfectly plausible that a user could have their business and one or more personal Dropbox accounts, so definitely a use case that can occur in the real world. The simplest way to prevent this is that, on startup, verify that the DBID returned by the API is the same as the local account (ie. the installed APP). Simple question: Where on the local PC are the local app account details kept? Ideally it would be the DBID, but worst case it could be the associated email address? I am not having any luck with my internet searches for this info (AI does not know the difference between the DBID and the Host ID in the info.json file). EDIT: Of course if we could also find the associated email address (ie. the login to the web email address and the account associated with the app email address) then we could compare. Email address is unique in this context so if they differed same as a differing DBID. Again, I cannot seem to determine the email address associated with the local Windows Dropbox app?Solved185Views0likes10Comments409 no_write_permission
Hi, I am using dropbox in n8n and have connected a dropbox team account. But I am getting 409 no_write_permission error. It was working fine a few days earlier but now I am getting this error for no reason. I changed nothing in n8n, nor in my dropbox settings. It was working fine a few days ago. It happened before too, and it got resolved after reconnecting and create a new node. But I am getting the same error again. Why am I getting this error and what is the fix. Please help me out! complete error: 409 - "{\"error_summary\": \"path/no_write_permission/.\", \"error\": {\".tag\": \"path\", \"reason\": {\".tag\": \"no_write_permission\"}, \"upload_session_id\": \"pid_upload_session:ABIJdIKguQwyyRnlJPP0VU6cKu7yvOT0Xo4yZCllqv3074TJtg\"}}"Solved271Views0likes5CommentsCan I break the connection between my Dropbox account and local Dropbox folder?
Hello... I recently backed everything up to drop box, then had it restored to my computer. All the files are on my computer and in Dropbox. When I delete those duplicate fils in Dropbox, they are deleted from my computer. How do I stop that from happening and just delete them from Dropbox? Thanks.389Views0likes2CommentsApp folder to have main folder being sub-folder.
Hello, I would like to create new App Folder application, which would have it's main folder as sub-folrder of currently working team folder. I don't want the app to have access to compete team folder, just it's sub folder = main app folder. I tried to put this with / or \, but it's not allowed. Please help:).192Views0likes4CommentsDropbox max file size
It seems that the maximum size of a file uploaded (from the desktop application) to dropbox is 2TB. How can I get around this limitation? Does using the API allow this? I have very large files to transfer. Thanks for your help! On the Dropbox desktop app Files and folders uploaded on the Dropbox desktop app can be up to 2 TB each.234Views0likes4CommentsCloudRail - Dropbox - Missing client_id
Over the Easter weekend (Apr-10, 2025), Dropbox apparently made a change that makes it impossible for PimlicalAdvancedCalendar to log in through its CloudRail library. This has worked flawlessly for many years, and no change was made to PimlicalAdvancedCalendar or the CloudRail library (which is no longer supported by the developer). Is there a reason why Dropbox has suddenly made this change? Anyone else out there with an application that was using CloudRail to access Dropbox have any idea of what Dropbox did over the Easter Weekend?Solved143Views0likes1CommentSpring Clean your Desktop with Dropbox 🌸
🌸 Spring isn’t just for cleaning your home, it’s the perfect excuse to give your digital space a fresh start too 💻✨. If your desktop looks like a chaotic mess of random files and folders 📂, it may be slowing you down (and let’s be honest, stressing you out 😵💫). But don’t worry, with Dropbox, tidying up your digital messiness is easier than ever. Here’s how to get organised and bring some Springtime zen 🧘♂️🌿 to your workspace. Move Files to the Cloud – Transfer important documents photos and work files to Dropbox. This keeps them safe and accessible from any device while clearing up space on your desktop 💻 . Create Folders and Subfolders – Organise your files by category project or date. A clear folder structure makes it easier to locate what you need without searching through endless icons 📂. Use Selective Sync – With Dropbox Selective Sync you can access files from your desktop without taking up space on your hard drive. Mark files as online-only to free up even more room. Check out Amy’s article on Dropbox Selective Sync here. Delete or Move Old Files – If you no longer need certain files consider deleting or moving them to online only within Dropbox. Keeping only what you use regularly helps maintain a clean and efficient workspace 📤. Set Up Automated Backups – Use Dropbox Backup to ensure your desktop files are always protected. In case of accidental deletion or device failure you can easily restore your data ✨. A tidy desktop means less digital clutter and more focus on what really matters. Say goodbye to the endless hunt for lost files and hello to a smoother workflow. Plus, who doesn’t love a fresh start? 🤗 🌟 We want to hear from you! What’s your secret to a clutter-free digital life? Drop your best decluttering tips below ⬇️ 💙293Views1like0CommentsWhy does Dropbox remove a file from my hard drive when I "back up" to Dropbox?
Why does Dropbox remove a file from my hard drive when I "back up" to dropbox? The "dropbox help" info does not explain this. I've selected the option to "keep copies on my hard drive", but files still vaporize off my hard drive as soon as I copy them to dropbox. Do I need to turn off synching? I didn't mean to turn it on in the first place, and now it seems it seems I've inadvertently given dropbox permission to mess with my computer such that if I change any settings or if I unsynch a folder/file, it will disappear off dropbox AND OFF MY HARD DRIVE. I guess I don't understand Dropbox at all. But what does Dropbox not understand about the concept of a "BACK-UP"? A back-up is a copy, not a replacement. I don't want synching across devices etc. I just want a few files backed up to the cloud, and for the original FILES ON MY COMPUTER TO BE LEFT ALONE PLEASE. The help info is totally unhelpful on this. Can anyone tell me how to do this without losing files?Solved436Views0likes5CommentsDownloading my Dropbox on an external SSD drive
Good evening, I am happy with my dropbox and would like, in addition, to keep an SSD backup. I did purchase an external SSD but I don't find how to synchronise my existing dropbox with this new empti device. Of course, I did copy and paste from my local pc "dropbox" directory, but this does not include the files that are exclusively on dropbox. So please how could I proceed.Solved231Views0likes4CommentsBacking Up Downloads Glitch
I am looking for advice on an issue with my Downloads folder. I do designs for sublimation printing so I download hundreds of images every week. I always move them to a special folder where I unzip, sort & name the files. Then I assign them a 'design name' & move them to an appropriate folder to be prepped. I just realized last night that DropBox is backing up the downloads folder before I get them moved. I do not store anything in the Downloads folder so that seems kind of redundant. I am open to thoughts &/or solutions to the problem. Many Thanks, MamaWolfSolved275Views0likes2Comments