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BillGr
2 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Multiple Different Sync Users
Good morning. Im working for a business that is using Dropbox as a means for us to transfer files between devices around the city. We all have our own username, but all log into the same dropbox...
- 2 years ago
Hi BillGr, sorry to jump in here!
In the example you provided, you mentioned that Computer 1 would be offline, while Computer 2 wouldn't.
Therefore, any changes from Computer 2 would sync online, and then when Computer 1 would become available, the deletions would sync as secondary to the web, therefore to the entire system of computers too.
Which means, that the content should be deleted from all the devices.
Keep in mind that computers sync directly with the Dropbox website, not with each other.
Walter
Dropbox Staff
Hi there BillGr, thanks for posting on our Community!
I'm assuming that you're all part of the same Dropbox for Business teams account - correct?
In reality, both computers will sync the changes you applied to your files, but you'll need to keep in mind that if those edits are simultaneous on the same files, you might end up with conflicted copies.
I hope this helps!
BillGr
2 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Thank you for quick response!
Yes we're all part of the same dropbox system. So realistically there shouldn't ever be the same file worked on at the same time by different users, but there could be at different times.
So my second example would be :
Computer 1 deletes a few files from his end while he is OFFLINE. During the same day Computer 2 has made adjustments to this folder. On the following day when Computer 1 re-connects online and sync's his dropbox what will happen? Will his deleted folder become deleted on the whole dropbox community? Or will his computer receive the updated worked on folder Computer 2 had done at a different location?
- Megan2 years agoDropbox Staff
Hi BillGr, sorry to jump in here!
In the example you provided, you mentioned that Computer 1 would be offline, while Computer 2 wouldn't.
Therefore, any changes from Computer 2 would sync online, and then when Computer 1 would become available, the deletions would sync as secondary to the web, therefore to the entire system of computers too.
Which means, that the content should be deleted from all the devices.
Keep in mind that computers sync directly with the Dropbox website, not with each other.
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