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Dawn Payne's avatar
Dawn Payne
New member | Level 2
3 years ago

Dropbox separate storage

Can I store files on Dropbox but not on my desktop computer/laptop/phone? I'm trying to free up space on my devices and don't want to sync - I'd rather have a place to store videos and large file items OFF my devices. 

 

If yes, once I move a file to Dropbox, can I delete it off my device with it remaining in Dropbox? 

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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    3 years ago

    Hi Dawn Payne, thanks for messaging the Community!

     

    Generally, Dropbox is primarily a file syncing service, and not a backup service. However, it is possible to try to make it work like you want it to by following these steps in a thread I created.

     

    If you need any further assistance, please let me know!

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    Jay
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    3 years ago

    Hi Dawn Payne, thanks for messaging the Community!

     

    Generally, Dropbox is primarily a file syncing service, and not a backup service. However, it is possible to try to make it work like you want it to by following these steps in a thread I created.

     

    If you need any further assistance, please let me know!

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