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Dropbox folder downloads as 'unspecified' file
This happens when you have "too many" files in that folder.
From the Dropbox Help Center:
https://www.dropbox.com/en/help/49
Can I download entire folders on the Dropbox website?
Note: It's ...
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May I use Dropbox as hosting for website's static files?
As of May 2017, the Public folder has been converted to a standard, private folder (this conversion happened for Dropbox Basic users on March 15, 2017).
The in-browser rendering of HTML files has ...
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Change Dropbox computer name
Here's how to edit computer names in Dropbox.
Go to Dropbox.com and log in.
Click your name in the upper right, and click Settings in the dropdown menu.
Click the Security tab near the top of the ...
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Why does Dropbox want access to my Google Contacts when signing up?
There is an official version (for Android) here:
Why does the Dropbox Android app request access to my contacts?
The Android app uses your contacts to provide features that make it
easier ...
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Check which Dropbox files are currently syncing
If you're under Linux, type this in the command-line:
find ~/Dropbox -type f -exec dropbox filestatus {} \; | grep 'syncing'
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Not reveal indentity when sharing documents to the public by Google document and by Dropbox
Since recently, a Dropbox update makes it so that people can see your full first and last name on files that you share publicly.
https://blogs.dropbox.com/dropbox/2015/04/commenting-now-available/
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Rename the "Dropbox (Personal)" folder?
I had the same problem. Try this (which is working for me so far) on MacOS:
Make a backup
Make another backup, somewhere else.
Create a "Dropbox" folder in whatever location you want.
Copy your files ...
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Static web hosting on Dropbox — index.html
The index.html redirect from / is resolved by the web server. Given that Dropbox doesn’t offer a web hosting service, but a file hosting service, I doubt you’ll be able to make it work the way you ...
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Static web hosting on Dropbox — index.html
Dropbox is intended for file sharing, not really web hosting and will even limit the traffic to your site if it gets too much traffic. If you are just trying to host some kind of blog I suggest using ...
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Why does Dropbox want access to my Google Contacts when signing up?
This is not a definitive answer, but I feel the reason they would would give is:
When you are sharing a file, if they have your contacts, they can suggest you email address to share the link with.
...
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What features will be restricted for dropbox free users after March 15, 2017?
For free users, "the Public folder will be converted into a standard Dropbox folder that’s private to your account."
If anyone you've shared a link with previously clicks that link after March 15, ...
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How can I upload Facebook photos into Dropbox?
Use Facebook's built in archiver.
Account settings> Download a copy of my data
(Remember, that doesn't grab photos you're tagged in.)
If you want store all the photos there are some Tools ...
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Can I move photos from Dropbox to Google Photos without downloading?
I solved it in no time with https://app.mover.io/ (freemium. I used it once to do a massive, one-time moving)
Just authorize both apps to be connected through the web interface and you're all set! ...
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Do I regain storage space if I delete files from my Dropbox folder?
Yes, you regain storage space when you delete files from Dropbox.
Also, with Dropbox, if you had lots of pending camera uploads that couldn't be uploaded to your Dropbox because it was full. Once you ...
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How can I have two-way sync between Dropbox 'Camera uploads' and my phone?
The Dropbox "Camera Uploads" feature doesn't work that way. What it does is, when you take a photo, it copies the file to the "Camera Uploads" folder in Dropbox, which then syncs to your Dropbox ...
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Does Dropbox sync incremental updates to files or the whole file each time?
Dropbox does incremental sync.
Official Statement:
Before transferring a file, we compare the new file to the previous version and only send the piece of the file that changed. This is called a "...
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How to replace Gmail "Add to Drive" with "Add to Dropbox"?
Dropbox has released an extension for Chrome that allows you to save attachments to Dropbox and to insert links to Dropbox files into new messages. Here's the link to the extension:
Dropbox for ...
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Dropbox account deleting
If you gave the other person your Dropbox user ID and password, then it should be enough to delete the account. Once the account is deleted, he won't be able to access it through the web or the ...
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What features will be restricted for dropbox free users after March 15, 2017?
The Public folder is a special folder (there's only one of it in the whole Dropbox. It's hard-coded) where if you put anything in you automatically get a link from which anybody around the web can ...
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Does a Dropbox shared folder occupy storage space on all accounts?
Yes, the shared folder/files will take up space in everyone's account who has access to it.
From Dropbox's Help Centre:
The size of a shared folder will be counted against the quota of every ...
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How to download a Dropbox folder someone shared me?
Go to the Files tab of the website interface, right click on the folder, and select Download:
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Can I use Office 365 business with Dropbox Pro?
I think you cannot use Office 365 with Dropbox Pro. I have a suggestion for you: You can download Dropbox desktop sync version and install onto your PC. After installation of Dropbox desktop sync you'...
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How to remove a (big) shared folder from my Dropbox while keeping access to it?
Request that your contacts share their content to you via a link. This can be done by logging into the web app, at dropbox.com, like so:
This will allow you to access their content via a browser, ...
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Deletions from Share Dropbox Folder
Yes. When you share a folder with someone else it's synchronized between the two of you. If you delete something from the folder it will be deleted from their storage as well.
You should "Leave" the ...
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Do I regain storage space if I delete files from my Dropbox folder?
Yes, you can regain storage space by deleting files in your Dropbox. Already deleted files don't count and permanently deleting them will not change anything.
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Not reveal indentity when sharing documents to the public by Google document and by Dropbox
on your google link i can see your full name(first and last) by simply going into details in the menu on the right. I am glad you shared this link because i will no longer share items on my google ...
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moving files and folders between dropboxes
Interesting problem. I suggest you simply share your personal folders with your work folders. Then when you get to work, it would sync up. Once everything is in sync, when on your work Dropbox, ...
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What Markdown tags are previewed by Dropbox?
The only official list of supported Markdown tags in Dropbox you can get (as help article mentions) by
logging in Dropbox Paper
hitting Ctrl+/ (⌘+/):
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Can Dropbox be made to store files only on their servers and not locally, to save space?
Let me rephrase this for you:
I often "upload" old files I don't need anymore in a folder in Google Drive.
You can do the same with Dropbox. You can upload files to Dropbox as well. The local files ...
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How to tell if/when you downloaded files from Dropbox or Google drive?
You don't know when files are downloaded, but you can sign out of all sessions except the current session. This will prevent others from using your account. You can also review your integrated ...
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