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Giovanni M.
New member | Level 1
11 years ago

Can I install Dropbox on NAS?

Hi, I have a Dlink DNS 320L with Fonz fun_plug that allow me to install additional app, i want install dropbox in the nas, so i don't need to install on every pc that i have every time i reinstall my...
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Rich
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Dropbox only supports internal storage. NAS and other network shares are not supported. There are methods to make it work, but you risk data loss.

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Pistolprinsen
Helpful | Level 5
7 years ago

Are you telling me, that the programmers at Dropbox are not even capable of such a simple taks as to make the Dropbox folder located on a network drive?!?

That's both amateur and makes me uncertain if I should stop using Dropbox?!?

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