How to sync my files on an external drive?

[Nadine_NB]

Hello, I would like to store my photos and music on an external drive and then synchronise this drive via Dropbox (macbook, imac, ipad etc.). Is this possible or can I just make a backup? How do I set up selective synchronisation so that the data is on the external drive but not on the Mac? I would really appreciate a simple solution. Thanks - Nadine

[Rich · Accepted solution]

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@Nadine_NB wrote:

I would like to store my photos and music on an external drive and then synchronise this drive via Dropbox ...

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Dropbox will only sync the items located in your local Dropbox folder. It can back up your external drive, but it's not the same sync process as your Dropbox folder.

• https://help.dropbox.com/organize/dropbox-backup-overview

[Nadine_NB]

Thank you very much for your quick reply.