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Multiple Hard Drive Synchronisations
Hello,
I'm going to have to different Mac on two different places and need to synchronise all my datas so when I switch from one computer to another, I can access all my data. The fact is that ...
Hi all! I need to sync my dropbox folder in my main hdd with another identical dropbox folder on an external hdd and the cloud. The reason for this is that when I leave office I need to take the external hdd with my files and use it offline on any other computer (possibly making changes and additions) but when I get back I need the files in the external hdd to sync with the main hdd and the cloud. Is that possible?
- Hannah
Dropbox Staff
Hey Harry13, thanks for reaching out to us.
Unfortunately, what you'd like to do isn't currently possible with Dropbox.
There is a similar idea in our ideas section, if you'd like to up-vote it, to show your support.
Let me know if you have any questions.
- Rich
Super User II
Harry13 wrote:
... I need to take the external hdd with my files and use it offline on any other computer (possibly making changes and additions) but when I get back I need the files in the external hdd to sync with the main hdd and the cloud.
That's not something that Dropbox does. You'd have to find another solution to manage the sync between your Dropbox folder and your external drive.
What if I setup dropbox on my laptop but use an external drive as my local dropbox folder. I will then have a dropbox with all my files on my desktop and a dropbox with all my files on an external drive. Will this work?
- Rich
Harry13 wrote:
What if I setup dropbox on my laptop but use an external drive as my local dropbox folder.
You're risking your data if you choose to do this. If your Dropbox folder is stored on an external drive and that drive is disconnected while Dropbox is running or Dropbox is started before the drive is connected, Dropbox could see the missing drive as a mass deletion and sync that deletion across your other devices and your account online.
Storing your Dropbox folder on an external drive is strongly NOT recommended.
