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Not all files are available offline on MacBook
I have a question about Dropbox synchronization on the MacBook.
If I recall correctly, a few months ago, I read that there have been significant changes to Dropbox, and as a result, files are n...
Walter
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffHi there 208308223, thanks for posting on our Community and happy Monday.
It sounds like you're experiencing what's outlined in this Help Center article.
In that case, please note that with the Dropbox for macOS update, setting how newly added files are stored in your Dropbox account is no longer configured using Preferences. Instead, this can be reconfigured directly in Finder. Here’s how:
- Open Finder.
- Select the folders the default setting should be applied to or select the entire Dropbox folder in ~/Library/CloudStorage.
- Right-click Make available offline.
This will make the current files and folders contained within your Dropbox folder Available offline, as well as any files and folders you add in the future.
To make newly added files online-only instead, follow the steps above but select Make online-only instead.
I hope this helps!
Thank you for your response! 🙂
Yes, your responses should help me. However, I need some assistance in implementing them.
I'm unable to access the folder ~/Library/CloudStorage.
When I copy the path to my Dropbox, it reads as follows: /Users/XXX/Library/CloudStorage/Dropbox
However, I can't find the folder "CloudStorage" under /Users/XXX/Library
I apologize if I'm being a bit clueless.
- Nancy
