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rhinofeatures
Explorer | Level 3
9 months ago

Bi-directional syncing between External HD and Dropbox

Hi folks, I'm trying to create a system for myself where I have a two-way sync between my storage on Dropbox and my main external hard-drive, connected to my home desktop. I also use two laptop comp...
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    Jay
    9 months ago

    Hi rhinofeatures, currently, there isn't an official feature like that available via Dropbox. 

     

    There may be some other third party apps or services that can assist in syncing files to and from your external drive and Dropbox.

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rhinofeatures
Explorer | Level 3

Thanks Hannah, but I'm specifically looking for a bi-directional sync.

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Jay
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9 months ago

Hi rhinofeatures, currently, there isn't an official feature like that available via Dropbox. 

 

There may be some other third party apps or services that can assist in syncing files to and from your external drive and Dropbox.

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