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Dawn Payne
3 years agoNew member | Level 2
Dropbox separate storage
Can I store files on Dropbox but not on my desktop computer/laptop/phone? I'm trying to free up space on my devices and don't want to sync - I'd rather have a place to store videos and large file ite...
- 3 years ago
Hi Dawn Payne, thanks for messaging the Community!
Generally, Dropbox is primarily a file syncing service, and not a backup service. However, it is possible to try to make it work like you want it to by following these steps in a thread I created.
If you need any further assistance, please let me know!
Jay
Dropbox Staff
Hi Dawn Payne, thanks for messaging the Community!
Generally, Dropbox is primarily a file syncing service, and not a backup service. However, it is possible to try to make it work like you want it to by following these steps in a thread I created.
If you need any further assistance, please let me know!
Mandeep Rawat
2 years agoHelpful | Level 6
Successfully download link Dropbox link to communicate completed by issues
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