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Carlos Fernandes Digitex's avatar
Carlos Fernandes Digitex
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6 months ago

Can the Dropbox desktop app start and sync files without logging in to Windows (Server)?

Good Morning   We are trying to use DB to share data between 4 servers.   We have a task in those server who write an automatic file everyday at 18:00hrs   How can we use DropBox and forç...
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Hannah
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6 months ago

Hey Carlos Fernandes Digitex, thanks for joining the Dropbox Community.

 

I'm afraid this isn't currently possible with the Dropbox application.

 

Aside from the fact that Windows Servers are not really a supported environment for the Dropbox app, in order for the app to work and sync, the user needs to be logged in to Windows.

 

I hope this clarifies things, but let me know if you have any questions.

 

Thanks.

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      Hannah
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      6 months ago

      This is actually how the application works, Carlos Fernandes Digitex, so there's no solution, but I will leave this thread open, in case another user has a similar experience and can offer you some pointers.

       

      If you have any other questions, let us know.

       

      Have a great weekend!

       

       

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