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lauram73's avatar
lauram73
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago

No option for "make online only" when I right click my files

I have a professional DropBox account and I'm working on a Mac, OS 12.5. I have several files that are sync'd locally that I would like to move off my hard drive and make online only. When I right-...
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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    3 years ago

    Could you check if you've enabled the Dropbox extension in Finder in the Mac OS settings?

dropsyfied's avatar
dropsyfied
Explorer | Level 3

In Mac Catalina 10.15.7 with Drop Box plus, I get no option to make online only. I am trying to free up hard drive space by making the files save online only. This was promised before I bought account. If this is not solved, I will close drop box account.

Right click on folders in dropbox after sign in

Megan's avatar
Megan
Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
3 years ago

Hey dropsyfied, thanks for the screenshots, I appreciate them! 

 

What is the version that you have installed, and syncing status on your device, while we speak? 

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