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Dropbox "folder" on computer, how does it work?
Not sure about the category.
I have files in many folders on my computer. I want to use Dropbox as a Cloud, for storage only, occasionally for sending a video file to someone (which I've done)...
Hi KJS-LES, thanks for messaging the Community!
The Dropbox folder is that same as any normal folder on your computer, aside from the fact that it allows syncing with the Dropbox service. Files will take up space on your computer in this folder, unless you use selective sync (to prevent entire folders from appearing on your computer), or marking files as online-only.
Since it is a normal folder on your computer, you can move folders into the Dropbox folder, and they can have subfolders as well.
The Dropbox Vault is a folder with an extra layer of security for your account only, although you can add a trusted contact to download it if need be.
If you have any further queries, feel free to message back.
Jay
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffHi KJS-LES, thanks for messaging the Community!
The Dropbox folder is that same as any normal folder on your computer, aside from the fact that it allows syncing with the Dropbox service. Files will take up space on your computer in this folder, unless you use selective sync (to prevent entire folders from appearing on your computer), or marking files as online-only.
Since it is a normal folder on your computer, you can move folders into the Dropbox folder, and they can have subfolders as well.
The Dropbox Vault is a folder with an extra layer of security for your account only, although you can add a trusted contact to download it if need be.
If you have any further queries, feel free to message back.
Thank you!!
I clicked on Create Folder, but then I couldn't find it.
And I couldn't find the options to not have them in my computer folder - since the items in the Dropbox folder on my computer are duplicates -- in another folder on my computer.
- Megan
Hi KJS-LES, just as a clarification: it sounds like everything is back on track for you, right?
If not, let me know and we'll jump right into this!
Related to this line of questioning, I have lots of files organized in a very specific way on my c: drive, that I really don't want to disturb. Namely by years. I don't need to access prior years on DB. I just need the current year's documents. Does this mean I will have to separate the 2023 files, move them into the dropbox folder on the c: drive, thus separating them from all my other files on the c: drive to use DB? Hope that makes sense. If not, I can try to re-explain.
