Disabling Smart Sync on Dropbox can be a bit of a process, but don't worry, I've got you covered.
To start, you'll need to access your Dropbox account settings. This can be done by clicking on your profile picture or icon in the top right corner of the Dropbox homepage.
Smart Sync is enabled by default, so you'll need to toggle it off to disable it. This can be done by going to Settings > Sync > Smart Sync and clicking the toggle switch.
Once you've toggled off Smart Sync, you'll need to manually sync your files to your computer. This can be done by going to Settings > Sync > Files and clicking the Sync button next to each file or folder you want to sync.
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Disabling Sync
You can completely disable Smart Sync on your Dropbox account, but it's not as straightforward as you might think.
If you're an individual, you can follow the steps mentioned in the Dropbox Help Center article to opt out of Smart Sync.
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For individuals, the steps can be found in the Help Center article https://www.dropbox.com/help/desktop-web/filesystem-integration#optout.
If you're the Admin of a Dropbox for Business team, you can opt all members out of Smart Sync by following the steps in the Help Center article specifically under the section "Dropbox Business team admins: how to opt out your whole team from the system extension": https://www.dropbox.com/help/desktop-web/filesystem-integration#optout.
Note that team members may have connected a work and personal account, so if you opt out your team from the system extension, they won't be able to use Smart Sync on any personal devices or accounts where they're also signed in to their Business account.
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Steps to Disable Sync
To disable Smart Sync, you can follow these steps.
Individuals who no longer wish to use Smart Sync can do so by following the steps found in the Dropbox Help Center article on filesystem integration.
To opt out of Smart Sync, you'll need to check if you're on an individual account or a Dropbox for Business team.
If you're on an individual account, you can opt out by following the steps in the Help Center article.
If you're the admin of a Dropbox for Business team, you'll need to follow the steps in the Help Center article specifically for team admins.
Some team members may have connected a work and personal account, so be aware that opting out your team from the system extension will also affect their personal devices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I turn on Smart Sync Dropbox?
Turn on Smart Sync if you want to save hard drive space without sacrificing file access, but be aware that online-only files require an internet connection to view and edit
How do I change the sync settings in Dropbox?
To change your Dropbox sync settings, go to the Dropbox desktop app preferences and click on the Sync tab. From there, you can modify which folders are saved on your hard drive.
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