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Vlad B.'s avatar
Vlad B.
New member | Level 1
10 years ago

Change the modified date

Is there a way where I can alter the modified date of the file uploaded? I want to back date a certain files uploaded into my account. Thanks.
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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    8 years ago

    Dropbox does not have any ability to change the time and date stamps of your files. You'll either need to use the options available in your operating system, or a third-party utility that allows you change them.

     

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drumby
Helpful | Level 6
8 years ago

I'm quitting my monthly payments to Dropbox for this very reason. I spent 4 days repairing the damage Dropbox did to all my Last Modified dates - today it promptly changed them all again without asking me. Sorry, I rely on last modified dates in my architectural practice so Dropbox is of no use ot me.

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