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lolaluna's avatar
lolaluna
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

no Online-only option (on Free Version?)

Hello,

 

I have a free Dropbox account that I have been using for years. I don't have an option at right-click to put folders in online-only mode to free up space on my laptop. Is this just for paid subscription accounts?

 

Thank you

 

(Using Mac OS 13.0.1 and a MacBook Pro)

 

desktop
Dropbox Basic
Mac
  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    2 years ago

    Hey lolaluna, thanks for using Dropbox and posting on our Community!
     

    I'm afraid the option to have your files online only is not available to Basic accounts at the moment, only users on Dropbox Plus, Family, Professional, or Business plans.

     

    I hope this clarifies!

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
    2 years ago

    Hey lolaluna, thanks for using Dropbox and posting on our Community!
     

    I'm afraid the option to have your files online only is not available to Basic accounts at the moment, only users on Dropbox Plus, Family, Professional, or Business plans.

     

    I hope this clarifies!

    • Simone E.1's avatar
      Simone E.1
      Helpful | Level 5
      2 years ago

      Yes I have the online-only paid version - and with the new one, I can no longer SEE my online-only folders or documents on my laptop.

       

      I've just resubscribed for another year and I am FURIOUS. 

       

      I will be looking for another cloud provider.  Dropbox sucks.

      • Jay's avatar
        Jay
        Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
        2 years ago

        Hi Simone E.1, could you check to see that you haven't enabled selective sync on those folders, since that would prevent them from appearing on your computer?

         

        Any other info or screenshots would be helpful!

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