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Alex Kasper's avatar
Alex Kasper
New member | Level 1
10 days ago

Why do I need to sync my files manually on the desktop app?

I have stopped automatically downloading videos to my Mac. Folders appear in the finder and videos are also visible, but to download I need to try to open each one separately so that the download sta...
Desktop
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Megan's avatar
Megan
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Hey Alex Kasper, is that a screenshot from within your Dropbox folder? 

Would you mind clarifying your app's current status, and version? 

Alex Kasper's avatar
Alex Kasper
New member | Level 1
8 days ago

Yeah, this is Dropbox folder. 

"Your files are up to date"

v.212.4.5.767

  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
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    8 days ago

    Sorry, Alex, do you have any other Dropbox options when you right-click on a file in your Dropbox folder?

    Options like "copy link", etc.?

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