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dbedit
2 years agoNew member | Level 2
Bring LAN sync back on Mac
The new Dropbox for Mac no longer supports LAN sync. This makes Dropbox nearly useless for any users who need to maintain sync of large files or folders between multiple computers, particularly when...
Robert K.62
12 months agoHelpful | Level 5
Hi There,
Upgrading to File Provider for MacOS, LAN Sync is no longer available. I use multiple devices at home and often synchronise large files. My Internet connection is not unlimited.
Also, not being able to use LAN Sync puts more stress on the Dropbox servers and is very wasteful (environmental impact).
LAN Sync is an essential feature for me.
Could you please consider bringing this feature back?
Thank you.
Best regards,
Robert
- HDS210 months agoHelpful | Level 5
I realize that adhering to Apples guidelines is probably a must for Dropbox to keep working as a sync service on Mac, but features like LAN Sync and external drives are really sorely missed (and this is probably what Apple wants, as Dropbox feature set now is closer to the limited abilities of iCloud...). It would really be great if you could bring these features back.
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