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How do I choose a different location for my Dropbox folder? I have MacAir Sonoma 14.0
I have Mac air Sonoma 14.0. On my old computer I was able to place the Dropbox folder on my desktop. With this new laptop, I am unable to change the folder location. If I go to library and find the Dropbox folder and place it on my desktop, it says I won’t be able to connect to Dropbox until I put the folder back in its original spot. How do I put the folder on my desktop?
- Rich
Super User II
Confused with Dropping wrote:
I have Mac air Sonoma 14.0. ... If I go to library ... How do I put the folder on my desktop?If you're on Dropbox for macOS on File Provider, then you can no longer move the Dropbox folder to a new location. One of Apple's requirements for the File Provider API is that the cloud storage providers store their folders within the ~/Library/CloudStorage folder.
- Thank you for answering!
Is there an older Dropbox app I can download on my Mac so I can move the Dropbox folder to my desktop?- Hannah
Dropbox Staff
Hey Confused with Dropping, even if you install a previous version of the app, as long as you're connected to the internet, the app will keep updating.
There is a way to move your Dropbox folder to another location, however, that would mean that you'll no longer use the File Provider version of the Dropbox app.
You can read more about this here.
