Dropbox not syncing files to computer
Dropbox sync gets stuck when your internet drops, your account reaches its storage limit, or the app needs to be restarted. Check your internet connection and your Dropbox account status first. If both are fine, restart Dropbox. This fixes it.
Dropbox not syncing is caused by a network problem, a paused sync, a storage quota issue, or the app getting stuck. We'll check your connection, restart the Dropbox app, and make sure your account is not over its limit. A simple restart gets your files moving again.
- ✓Make sure your internet connection is working. Open a web page in your browser to confirm
- ✓Make sure Dropbox shows a pause button (grayed out icon). If it does, click it to resume syncing
- ✓Check your Dropbox storage. If you are over your storage limit, nothing will sync until you delete files or upgrade
- ✓Make sure other cloud apps like OneDrive or Google Drive are syncing normally
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Uninstalling Dropbox instead of just restarting it. This causes you to lose local files temporarily
- Deleting files on your computer thinking they will delete from Dropbox too. Use dropbox.com to delete files permanently
Signs you need professional help
- If Dropbox shows 'up to date' but files are still not there, or if restarting the app does not fix the sync, give us a call and we'll check your account and internet connection.
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