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Vlad B.'s avatar
Vlad B.
New member | Level 1
11 years ago

Change the modified date

Is there a way where I can alter the modified date of the file uploaded? I want to back date a certain files uploaded into my account.
Thanks.

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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    8 years ago

    Dropbox does not have any ability to change the time and date stamps of your files. You'll either need to use the options available in your operating system, or a third-party utility that allows you change them.

     

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  • darfnader's avatar
    darfnader
    Explorer | Level 4
    8 years ago

    I have tried every way possible to upload files to Dropbox in a way that it doesn't change the Last Modified date but no matter what you do, the file gets its Last Modifed date changed to whenver it was uploaded. It's absolutely agregious, but totally typical for cloud hosting of files. I think I am over using cloud based sync for this very reason. It's time to just do peer-to-peer syncing. As long as I present I web, WebDav, or SFTP client to the files on my home computer (which has it's ssh port NATted) I can get access. There's no need to pay through the nose for a service that hasn't worked right for nearly 10 years.

  • drumby's avatar
    drumby
    Helpful | Level 6
    8 years ago

    I'm quitting my monthly payments to Dropbox for this very reason. I spent 4 days repairing the damage Dropbox did to all my Last Modified dates - today it promptly changed them all again without asking me. Sorry, I rely on last modified dates in my architectural practice so Dropbox is of no use ot me.

  • MadraRua's avatar
    MadraRua
    Explorer | Level 3
    8 years ago

    I have photos dated 2004 jpg.I did not have a camera then.Modified date of 2004 include photos taken in 2013.Can I change,say modified date to what seems rational to 2014/12/31

  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
    8 years ago

    Dropbox does not have any ability to change the time and date stamps of your files. You'll either need to use the options available in your operating system, or a third-party utility that allows you change them.

     

    [This thread is now closed by moderators due to inactivity. If you're experiencing a similar behavior, feel free to start a new discussion in the Ask a Question section here.]

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