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How does Dropbox syncing work? Do I have to move my files inside the local Dropbox folder?
Hello everyone I've been using google drive for a while but I'm not very satisfied anymore (mostly because Im in need to sync bigger and bigger files and it struggles a lot). So I'm thinking about switching to dropbox. I have never used, but heard great things. the only thing Im concern about is that I heard that you cant just sync any folder you want on your computer, you need to put the files you want in a specific dropbox folder. So more than a sync, its just like manually putting the file you want to sync in a specific folder? But I'm constanly adding new files everyday, downloading contract, invoice, videos, premiere files, font etc. That I need t oshare with lots of different people, it would be impossible to manually put everything everyday inside the folder. How do you guys use it? Am I misunderstanding anything?
Or, should I just move my existing work folder directly into the dropbox folder and work from there? It's a 1to folder, can I just easily sync it if I put it in the dropbox folder?
Thanks a lot!
the only thing Im concern about is that I heard that you cant just sync any folder you want on your computer, you need to put the files you want in a specific dropbox folder.
That's correct. Dropbox will only sync the files and folders located in the Dropbox folder. Anything you want to sync to your account needs to be placed in this folder.
Or, should I just move my existing work folder directly into the dropbox folder and work from there?
Yes. You can either just move your existing work folder into Dropbox and allow it to sync, or move the content of your work folder into the Dropbox folder, and then use the Dropbox folder as your new work folder.
It's a 1to folder, can I just easily sync it if I put it in the dropbox folder?
If you move your work folder into the Dropbox folder it will sync, just know that it will take a while to sync 1 TB of data initially.
- Rich
Super User II
the only thing Im concern about is that I heard that you cant just sync any folder you want on your computer, you need to put the files you want in a specific dropbox folder.
That's correct. Dropbox will only sync the files and folders located in the Dropbox folder. Anything you want to sync to your account needs to be placed in this folder.
Or, should I just move my existing work folder directly into the dropbox folder and work from there?
Yes. You can either just move your existing work folder into Dropbox and allow it to sync, or move the content of your work folder into the Dropbox folder, and then use the Dropbox folder as your new work folder.
It's a 1to folder, can I just easily sync it if I put it in the dropbox folder?
If you move your work folder into the Dropbox folder it will sync, just know that it will take a while to sync 1 TB of data initially.
Thanks a lot, very useful!
- T_theresa_A
Community Manager
Hi Bebechan and welcome to the Dropbox Community! 👋 I see from your post that you're just getting started with Dropbox. Our Super User Rich has already answered your questions perfectly. 🌟
If you have any more questions or need tips on how to use Dropbox, feel free to join our Dropbox for Beginners group here in the Community. We share handy how-tos, tips and tricks, and it’s a great place for new users to chat and get comfortable with the platform.By the way, I'm Theresa, and you’ll see me popping up around the Community 👩💻. Feel free to tag me in a thread if you'd like more info or have any questions 😊.
Looking forward to seeing you around.
T 😺 (Dropbox Community Manager)
