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MathewCross
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago

Files do not get downloaded automatically on Mac

Hi there,    I am experiencing an issue with files added by other users after installing the new Dropbox on MAC OS 13.1 (22C65). I need the files to be downloaded automatically to my drive instea...
  • Ben-KC's avatar
    Ben-KC
    2 years ago

    I think a resolution may be to right-click the parent folder (DropboxFolder > YourFolder) and select "Make Available Offline".

     

    When I did this, I got the green tick on the folder, then the files started adding the green tick, and then files created and placed in there form another source downloaded automatically. 

     

    Test it and see if this works for you. It now works for me. Saves me a bit of concern too wit the visual prompt of the green tick. 

     

    EDIT - you can also do this to the Dropbox folder. So that might be the better solution!

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