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LikesBooks's avatar
LikesBooks
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Dropbox Update on Mac > Alias Folder on Desktop

Hi.   Downloading the new update on my Mac put an alias folder on my Desktop, with the Dropbox folder under locations. I'd like to work with the alias folder and a test file ended up in both fold...
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  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
    2 years ago

    Hey LikesBooks, thanks for posting to the Dropbox Community today!

     

    Indeed, the new Dropbox for macOS app will install the Dropbox folder on ~/Library/CloudStorage, which will be accessible from Locations.

     

    Is this what you see on your end?

     

    Can you send me a screenshot of the alias folder, so I can check it out?

     

    Thanks in advance.

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Hannah
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Hey LikesBooks, thanks for posting to the Dropbox Community today!

 

Indeed, the new Dropbox for macOS app will install the Dropbox folder on ~/Library/CloudStorage, which will be accessible from Locations.

 

Is this what you see on your end?

 

Can you send me a screenshot of the alias folder, so I can check it out?

 

Thanks in advance.

LikesBooks's avatar
LikesBooks
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Hi Hannah,

 

Here's a screenshot. On the left you'll see the Dropbox folder in the locations folder. On the right is the alias folder on my desktop.

 

Thanks!

  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
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    2 years ago

    Thanks for that, LikesBooks!

     

    Can you check if the Dropbox application on your computer has finished syncing and is 'up to date'?

     

    You can hover over the Dropbox icon, to see that.

     

    Also, which app version do you see there?

    • LikesBooks's avatar
      LikesBooks
      Explorer | Level 3
      2 years ago

      Everything appears up to date. Changes I make to the alias dropbox folder files do show in the Location dropbox folder,  so it appears that it is a working alias.  Below are screen shots of Dropbox activity.

       

      Thanks.

       

       

       

       

       

      • Megan's avatar
        Megan
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        2 years ago

        Hi LikesBooks, since the alias is updating properly, then you could use it. 

         

        However, keep in mind that aliases in general, aren’t recommended from us, for referencing Dropbox from a different location on your computer, or referencing a different location on your computer from Dropbox.

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