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Husband and wife using same files, two computers - How to avoid duplicating storage?
My wife and I use some of the same files shared from Dropbox. How do I determine if we are duplicating storage on our individual computers? Thank you, Cal
Hey cbusht
As an editor of the folder, any actions taken in the Dropbox folder it is reflected on the cloud storage and vice-versa, so in extend any changes you make are reflected on the files on your wife's computer.
After you save an edit on your computer, the edit is synced to the cloud storage and then it syncs to your wife's computer. If a file is deleted by the owner or an editor, then it's deleted for all users. And so on...
The above has as condition for the Dropbox app to be active, healthy and opperational.
To check if the Dropbox app is active and healthy just check the icon on System Tray (Win) or Menu Bar (Mac) and the Sync Icons on the Dropbox Folder.
As for the last part of your question, Shared Folders take space from all accounts added.
For example, if you Share a 5 GB Folder with an account that can only hold 2 GB, they won't be able to add it to their account.
You can use Shared Links for others to view (only) your files without taking space.
You can use File Requests if you want to receive files from other people.Let me know if you have additional questions or require any clarification! :wink:
Mark
Super User II
Super User IINot sure what you mean?
Are you both installing Dropbox on each others computers on separate user accounts?
Are you both installing Dropbox on each others computers on separate user accounts?
We have rental properties and I create documents, saved to my dropbox and my wife creates documents and saves to her drop box. We share documents with each other and an accountant. If I have inadvertantly downloaded files shared with me, may those may I delete them from my dropbox but still have access because the files are shared? If I have downloaded files, may I delete them from my dropbox and not effect my wife's files?
thank you,
c
- Lusil
Dropbox Staff
You answered in part: "Scenario 1 has to do with you & your wife sharing the same Dropbox account but have your own Dropbox folders on separate computers."
This is not the case. We individually have drop box logons. We do NOT use the same account.
Then you wrote: "
- Minato
Hey cbusht
As an editor of the folder, any actions taken in the Dropbox folder it is reflected on the cloud storage and vice-versa, so in extend any changes you make are reflected on the files on your wife's computer.
After you save an edit on your computer, the edit is synced to the cloud storage and then it syncs to your wife's computer. If a file is deleted by the owner or an editor, then it's deleted for all users. And so on...
The above has as condition for the Dropbox app to be active, healthy and opperational.
To check if the Dropbox app is active and healthy just check the icon on System Tray (Win) or Menu Bar (Mac) and the Sync Icons on the Dropbox Folder.
As for the last part of your question, Shared Folders take space from all accounts added.
For example, if you Share a 5 GB Folder with an account that can only hold 2 GB, they won't be able to add it to their account.
You can use Shared Links for others to view (only) your files without taking space.
You can use File Requests if you want to receive files from other people.Let me know if you have additional questions or require any clarification! :wink:
