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Dropbox "folder" on computer, how does it work?
Not sure about the category.
I have files in many folders on my computer. I want to use Dropbox as a Cloud, for storage only, occasionally for sending a video file to someone (which I've done). The free service is limiting in amount of files I can upload, so I'm thinking of purchasing a 2 or 3 TB account.
1) As you know, when I drag files from a folder onto the website, they also appear in a Dropbox folder on my computer. It LOOKS LIKE the files were copied to this folder. I need to know if this Dropbox folder is virtual, and that the files (mostly videos) are NOT taking up space on my computer/external hard drive. Since I want to use Dropbox AS a backup, I don't want it to backup files onto my computer.
2) Is it possible to copy entire FOLDERS as a folder onto Dropbox? And maybe create folders on Dropbox?
3) What is the Dropbox Vault? Does it apply to a single user?
Replies much appreciated, thanks.
Hi KJS-LES, thanks for messaging the Community!
The Dropbox folder is that same as any normal folder on your computer, aside from the fact that it allows syncing with the Dropbox service. Files will take up space on your computer in this folder, unless you use selective sync (to prevent entire folders from appearing on your computer), or marking files as online-only.
Since it is a normal folder on your computer, you can move folders into the Dropbox folder, and they can have subfolders as well.
The Dropbox Vault is a folder with an extra layer of security for your account only, although you can add a trusted contact to download it if need be.
If you have any further queries, feel free to message back.
- Jay
Dropbox Staff
Hi KJS-LES, thanks for messaging the Community!
The Dropbox folder is that same as any normal folder on your computer, aside from the fact that it allows syncing with the Dropbox service. Files will take up space on your computer in this folder, unless you use selective sync (to prevent entire folders from appearing on your computer), or marking files as online-only.
Since it is a normal folder on your computer, you can move folders into the Dropbox folder, and they can have subfolders as well.
The Dropbox Vault is a folder with an extra layer of security for your account only, although you can add a trusted contact to download it if need be.
If you have any further queries, feel free to message back.
Thank you!!
I clicked on Create Folder, but then I couldn't find it.
And I couldn't find the options to not have them in my computer folder - since the items in the Dropbox folder on my computer are duplicates -- in another folder on my computer.
