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1999 TopicsDropbox system data is taking up a large amount of space from my computer, after installing the app.
We've had a Dropbox account for years, but I hadn't installed it on my MacBook Air because I was afraid that it would take up too much space. Since we're having trouble with OneDrive, we decided to use Dropbox and I installed it and then made all of my files online only. However, now more than 100GB of my 256GB drive is full with system data, most of which wasn't there before. Is there something that Dropbox leaves behind when copying files from OneDrive to Dropbox? Is there anything I can do about it?Solved39Views0likes5CommentsOnline-only not working in Surface Pro 11 (Snapdragon version)
Recently I went back to Dropbox having read that it now works with Snapdragon Windows versions, but currently I have a significant issue. I cannot have any online-only file in my SP11, thus I cannot have all Dropbox files in my device. I have this in the main DP screen: Then I go to "Manage hard disk space", select folders and make online-only. In less than a second I get the message they are online-only, but they aren't. Any idea how to solve this? Thanks in advance.482Views2likes20CommentsWhere has my space gone on my account?
I have nothing in my space at the moment, not even in deleted files, yet Dropbox claims I'm using 1.5Gb of 5.75Gb of space. OK, where is it and where can I find all this? I've been all over the Files page here on Dropbox looking for this enigmatic 1.5GB but I'm not seeing it. How do I access this 1.5Gb to see what it is, so I can delete it? Thanks in advance.Solved45Views0likes5CommentsI sent referrals to my colleagues, but they're ineligible for all of them.
Dear Dropbox Support Center! I have been using dropbox for a long time, it is very convenient to use when traveling. Recently, I introduced the application to my colleagues at the company, but when they installed it on their computers, they all reported that my referral was invalid and no one got an increase in free storage. There is a mistake here, I hope the support team can check it for me Thank you!50Views0likes5CommentsThe referral I sent to my friend has been marked as ineligible.
Hi everyone, I'm still encountering an issue with a Dropbox friend referral where I'm trying to earn the 500MB bonus storage. I sent the invitation back in 2016. The referral was marked as "ineligible," and I initially considered it might be due to shared computer access, but I can now confirm that the friend I invited did not install or log in to Dropbox on the same computer I used to send the invitation. Given this new information, I'm trying to understand why the referral might still be ineligible. Here are my updated questions: 1. Could the age of the invitation (sent in 2016) be a factor in the referral's ineligibility now? Are there expiration dates or limitations on older referral links? 2. What are the specific steps a referred friend needs to take to ensure the referral is successful and I receive the 500MB bonus under the current program? 3. If the issue isn't related to a shared computer, what are some other common reasons for referral ineligibility that I should consider? 4. Is it possible that the referral program terms or the bonus amount offered in 2016 were different and are no longer valid? 5. Should I try sending a new referral invitation to the same friend now? Would that have a better chance of being successful under the current program? Any insights into how the referral program has evolved since 2016 or common pitfalls to avoid would be greatly appreciated. As a Basic user, direct email support options seem limited, so I'm hoping the community can offer some guidance. Thanks in advance for your help!62Views0likes5CommentsThe iOS/iPad app is reporting that I'm out of device storage
Both the Dropbox app on my iPhone and my iPad are stating I am out of local iPhone storage when I have plenty. I launch app and it says: “To continue using Dropbox, delete some files, photos, or apps from your device. Yet my iPhone 16 Pro Max shows I’m using only 199.09GB of 1.02TB And my iPad Pro shows I’m using only 322.48GB of 2TB.. So not using anywhere near all my storage so not sure why not letting me use the App. Can use fine on MacBook, windows and a Android Phone its only with the iOS Devices :-(35Views0likes2CommentsI sent a referral to one of my students, but it's once again ineligible.
Sorry to have to raise a similar issue again. As promised, I am continuing to recommend Dropbox to my students and their parents, and now sending the referrals via my Referrals page. Today I recommended Dropbox to one of my students, while he was here with his laptop, so I could see and make sure that everything was done right. He had never installed or used Dropbox before. He clicked on my referral link and successfully installed the App. He tried to verify his account, but received an error message, saying that ''Something went wrong." My Referrals page shows his status as "Ineligible." I would be grateful if you could track down what went wrong this time and let me know? I am happy to forward a capture of the emails and error message... Thank you.27Views0likes3CommentsI can't upgrade my Dropbox account from Myanmar.
I need my work data & photos to save in my dropbox acc. But I can't purchase upgrade from Myanmar. More storage space is necessary urgently. I was try to cancel subscription and more steps. I think my language skill is bad or networks are too confused or a little misunderstanding between account access and me. Then I have no credit card to pay for upgrade and so I only found how can I get free storage space. Please help me to upgrade my account to get only more storage. Or let me know if the community have more back up storage spaces for only one month. Thanks all, Cool Sis10Views0likes1Comment