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Helpful | Level 5

3 years ago

Can't put the folder on an external drive on MacOS

I chose dropbox just because it gets on an external disk, can't anymore? I'm totally frustrated,
last year 3 months didn't work at all for MacOs ..

pete l.3
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago
Crucial, and central workflow for so many professionals.
Right now please.
Jay
Dropbox Staff
3 years ago
Hi Sami k, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

What version of Mac OS are you running, as well as the Dropbox desktop application?

Where is the Dropbox folder currently located on your machine?

This will help me to assist further!
- Sami k
  Helpful | Level 5
  3 years ago
  Monterey 12.3.1
  Normally my dropbox is SSD external storage.
  Now it is in macbook?? i cant move it? "This version of macOS reguires dropbox folders to be stored here"
  - Rich
    Super User II
    3 years ago
    Sami k wrote:
    
    "This version of macOS reguires dropbox folders to be stored here"
    
    Another forum user gives a pretty good description of why this is required now. Simply put, it's a restriction from Apple; not Dropbox.
    
    https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Dropbox-installs-integrations/Dropbox-Location-change-to-Library-CloudStorage-on-Macs/td-p/592627

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