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malikjfernando
6 years agoHelpful | Level 5
Symlink changes - Mac OS sync desktop to Dropbox broken
I have tons of working files on my Mac desktop which I need to access on iOS and this worked well with symlink between desktop and dropbox folder. With the recent change where symlinks don't sync folder content, I am stuck.
Mac OS doesn't seem to allow the Desktop folder to be placed in Dropbox folder. Appreciate any tips!
- niazyHelpful | Level 6I had the same problem on a new MBP. In my case, I was able to delete the original desktop folder and create the symlink. But the something happens and my link gets deleted and a default Desktop folder is created.
The workaround I found was to 'Lock' the symlink file. Display the file (the Desktop link file in your home) and check the box labeled 'Locked.'
Hth- malikjfernandoHelpful | Level 5
hi thanks - i just can't seem to delete the original Desktop folder. Mac OS Catalina doesn't permit it when i tried. Will check if there is a terminal script
- FionaDropbox Staff
Hello everyone!
Symlinks are not supported and will not successfully sync with your Dropbox application the way they use to malikjfernando. Please check our Dropbox Help center article about this and the workaround to make this work: https://help.dropbox.com/installs-integrations/sync-uploads/symlinks
Here is also another Dropbox Community discussion, were niazy is being super helpful, providing this workaround (thank you for your participation. :heart:) :https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Files-folders/Best-practices-for-using-symlinks-symbolic-links/td-p/349296
Hope the workaround offered and the additional info can help. :slight_smile:
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