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Sync a folder via terminal
How can I sync a folder via terminal in Linux?
I had installed Dropbox to that machine, but only synced one folder and now I need to work remotely from my Mac. I don't have 'physical access' anymore, so I need to activate and sync a second folder remotely.
There is no option to open an interface (e.g. open nautilus via xQuartz) and do it with mouse.
Thanks alot!
Hey there sofmak86 - how are you today?
From what I understand you'd like to sync back a folder that you had selectively unsynced in the past from this specific machine (the Linux one).
In that case, you'll need to use the "exclude" command first and let the app sync until it shows (reports) 'Up to date'. You can find more about the available commands below:
https://www.dropbox.com/help/desktop-web/linux-commands
Specifically your command should like:
'dropbox exclude remove [DIRECTORY] [DIRECTORY]' (where DIRECTORY refers to your folders' names)
This removes one or more directories from the exclusion list, and then resynchronizes Dropbox. Please note that any specified path must be within the Dropbox folder.
Let us know how it goes!
- Lusil
Dropbox Staff
Hi, Lusil and thank you very much for your prompt response.
The dropbox app in the Linux machine works. I don't know if the version is up to date. Last time I used it was in August of 2018. Hopefully there was no any other significant changes in a latest version (if there is any). If not, please help me update it through the command window (via ssh).
The folder I want to sync is already in my dropbox and synced in two other devises. So, what I would like to find out is whether there is an option to activate this folder through the command window.
- Walter
Hey there sofmak86 - how are you today?
From what I understand you'd like to sync back a folder that you had selectively unsynced in the past from this specific machine (the Linux one).
In that case, you'll need to use the "exclude" command first and let the app sync until it shows (reports) 'Up to date'. You can find more about the available commands below:
https://www.dropbox.com/help/desktop-web/linux-commands
Specifically your command should like:
'dropbox exclude remove [DIRECTORY] [DIRECTORY]' (where DIRECTORY refers to your folders' names)
This removes one or more directories from the exclusion list, and then resynchronizes Dropbox. Please note that any specified path must be within the Dropbox folder.
Let us know how it goes!
