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New Computer Sync issue Mac: Seeing offline folders in Finder
I'm starting with a new Mac but a long-time Dropbox and Mac user. In the past when I do this, I've been able to see all of my folders/file in my Dropbox folder on my computer, even though they are on...
If you first choose online-only as the default option in the Dropbox desktop application preferences, then when you check the folders from the selective sync window, they'll appear as online-only folders.
Otherwise, once the folders appear on your machine, you can right click the folder and immediately mark it as online-only by right clicking it from Finder.
Jay
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffHi DCulton, thanks for messaging the Community.
There are two features here you've mentioned, which have different functions. Selective sync prevents entire folders from appearing on your machine completely, so they only appear on the site.
The feature you're referring to is the online-only feature. To enable this, you need to select all the folders from the selective sync window, and then mark the folders as online-only. You can even make this the default for files added from the site.
If you need any further assistance, please let me know!
