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If I delete a Dropbox file synced on my computer, will it delete it from my Dropbox account?
I have been trying to copy all of my files on my computer to drop box. I am on to pictures and have a ton - now I'm running out of space on my hard drive. Can I safely delete files from my hard drive...
Keiran wrote:
... I cannot delete it from my machine without losing my files ... Rubbish!Sure you can. As described previously, Selective Sync allows you to remove the local copy of a folder while keeping that folder in your account online. If you have a Professional account, you also have access to Smart Sync, which allows you to remove the local copy of a file or folder while still having it appear on your local drive.
Robert S.
Super User alumni
Super User alumni...are saying dropbox is merely mirror storage, not additional storage?
Correct. Dropbox is a file synchronisation tool, not a cloud drive.
If it's only necessary to have your mobile devices linked, no problem, you can just uninstall it from the computer.
You could also choose to leave the computer linked, but manage the space Dropbox will use with Selective Sync.
