Contributing

Why is Dropbox not allowing me to share?

Why is Dropbox not allowing me to share?

The file you tried to share isn’t in your Dropbox account anymore. This can happen if the file was deleted or removed from Dropbox, by you or by another member of the folder.

Why can’t I upload my video to Dropbox?

Camera uploads might be slower if your internet connection is weak. Try connecting to a different Wi-Fi network or turning off cellular data. Camera uploads might be slower if your battery is low. Try plugging in your computer, phone, or tablet.

Does Dropbox spy on your files?

After some heavy speculation on the sketchiness and surveillance tactics of the cloud sharing company, it turned out that yes, DropBox does monitor transfers for information that contains hash functions from a prearranged list of DMCA blocked files but that the system they use doesn’t actually view the contents of your …

Why is Dropbox taking up so much memory?

Although the Dropbox desktop app is optimized to conserve system resources, sometimes, it uses more memory (RAM) or CPU than expected. That can lead to a drastic change in your computer’s performance or cause system slowdowns.

Why is my shared folder not showing up in Dropbox?

If you can’t see files that you expect to see in a shared folder, then you may have unintentionally deleted the folder. Check that the folder you’re looking at is still shared: Sign in to dropbox.com. Click Shared in the left sidebar.

Why is my Dropbox not syncing my files?

If you don’t add certain files or folders, you may find Dropbox is not syncing your files. Click the Dropbox icon in the taskbar. Click the Settings button, go to Preferences > Sync. Click Selective Sync to put the files you want to sync into the selective sync folder. Also, you can unselect files that you don’t need.

Why does Dropbox say sharing instead of sending?

The confusion stems from the fact that Dropbox uses the term ‘Sharing’ to describe two entirely different outcomes. In my view, Dropbox should call the second choice Sending instead of Sharing (as in: “Sending a link to a snapshot copy of a folder”, and then things would be a lot less confusing.

Why is my Dropbox folder missing from my computer?

If the Dropbox app is running, make sure that your computer is syncing. 3. Files are missing from a shared folder and you didn’t delete them. If you can’t see files that you expect to see in a shared folder, then you may have unintentionally deleted the folder. Check that the folder you’re looking at is still shared: Sign in to dropbox.com.