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Lorenzo C.4's avatar
Lorenzo C.4
New member | Level 1
10 years ago

Turn Off Recent Files Feature

I don't like the recent files to be shown.  Can I turn off the feature or at least clear the files so they don't show up?
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  • Ed's avatar
    Ed
    9 years ago

    Hi all,

    Thanks for keeping sending your thoughts and thanks for summarizing it Alexis. 

    You have the ability to switch off recents from your https://www.dropbox.com/account page. That currently works for web only and not mobile.

Alexis G.1's avatar
Alexis G.1
Icon for Super User rankSuper User
9 years ago

I don't like the fact that the default page is "recent files"

Recent files can be turned off for Dropbox Webpage on Dropbox Settings in https://www.dropbox.com/account

></p> <p><em><strong>Is this a feature that is not being fixed because most user's are not paid customers? </strong></em></p> <p>This has been fixed for the DB website. For smartphones and Desktop client there is no current settings to customize it. But this is not related with the service being free for users. The setting is not available yet, no matter if you have Dropbox Free or Pro.</p> <p><em><strong>I notice on the forum anybody remotely connected to DB only replies to tell people to direct them related post. Or they simply say

This is a user supported forum. You can open a ticket with DB if you want to report an issue or a new feature request. But we all want more customization for this settings and maybe this can be done in future releases.

It's a big glitch, let's be honest people use these things to hide pictures too, so to have those same pictures be the exact thing to pop up first is ridiculous. 

Most users found the recent files feature a benefit instead of a problem. If you plan to hide new items for whatever reason, there is a workaround: Disable icon notifications in your desktop and create a shortcut to access the Dropbox folder in your desktop. In this way, visitors in your office will never see new items in the recent list. Remember you can disable recent list in the website.

></p> <p><em><strong>Everyone notices that Dropbox is not really addressing these concerns, and are seemingly not worried about fixing the concerns. </strong></em></p> <p>Dropbox Developers are always working on improving the app. Dropbox is one of the best cloud sync apps for your PC, MAC or smartphone. It's even integrated in several NAS devices! Dropbox is one of the fewest apps I'm happy to pay every year and has changed the way I works!</p> <p><em><strong>I ask does the lack of concern from Dropbox  come from users not being subscribers? Or like another poster asked, is it because the app is automatically downloaded on some devices, giving you more users.?</strong></em></p> <p>Normally when users see the full potential of Dropbox, they normally purchase a Pro version. I do that and never regret it.</p> <p><strong>This issue occurs on both the computer and cell phone app.</strong></p> <p>For the PC I already told you above how to hide it, not a fix, a workaround. For your smartphone or tablet you can setup a PIN, I think.</p>

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