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saher332
New member | Level 2
7 years ago

Can I resume large file upload?

I have a large video file that 16 GB and I copied it to dropbox folder and Dropbox desktop app showing me the file is being synced but I waited for more than 14 hours and still the same, my internet ...
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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    7 years ago
    When you hover your cursor over the icon (as described above) it will tell you the number files remaining, the speed and the estimated time remaining.
Rich's avatar
Rich
Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
7 years ago

If you're using the Dropbox client on your computer and the file was placed in the local Dropbox folder, then it will resume the file automatically if the transfer is interrupted.

If it appears to be stuck, hover your mouse cursor over the Dropbox icon in the system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac) and see what Dropbox reports for its status. You might also want to read the following help article.

https://help.dropbox.com/syncing-uploads/stuck-syncing

  • techperson's avatar
    techperson
    New member | Level 2
    6 years ago

    Hovering the cursor over the Dropbox icon in the menu bar (Mac) gives no information about the status of a stuck file. Clicking the icon says Connection Is Secure and gives connection info.

     

    • Jane's avatar
      Jane
      Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
      6 years ago
      Hey techperson, it looks like the file upload has been stuck on your end, please correct me if I’m wrong in my assumption. If it’s not too much trouble for you, could you elaborate a bit on the steps you’ve already tried on your end to amend this behavior, so as to make sure I’m following-up with you correctly? Are you seeing any error messages by any chance? I’d appreciate a screenshot (omitting personal info) of what the message reads, as it would point us towards the best next steps; please include it in your next message if possible. 
       
      Thanks in advance for the time you’re devoting to work on that with me & I'll be awaiting your next update & we’ll take it from there! 
  • saher332's avatar
    saher332
    New member | Level 2
    7 years ago

    Is there any way I can see a status bar like the percentage of completion 

    • Rich's avatar
      Rich
      Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
      7 years ago
      When you hover your cursor over the icon (as described above) it will tell you the number files remaining, the speed and the estimated time remaining.
      • marlaharvin's avatar
        marlaharvin
        New member | Level 2
        7 years ago

        i have been uploading a file that says "1 hour remaining" for several hours. I have plenty of space in my account and my internet speed is fine. The file is 3.5GB ...

        what am i doing wrong? 

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