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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 fol...
niazy
6 years agoHelpful | Level 6
I 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
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
- malikjfernando6 years agoHelpful | 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
- Fiona6 years agoDropbox 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:
- dolphinnolongerneeded5 years agoNew member | Level 2
The only reason I pay for drop box is so I can Symlink a few key externally created files. If dropbox will not allow exernally created symlink files then I have no use for dropbox and will cancel my monthly subscription. Thank you.
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