why is my dropbox offline

Re: Dropbox offline It means you don't have a connection to Dropbox. Check the network status on your phone. If you don't have an Internet connection, the Dropbox app can't access your files.

1. What does Dropbox offline mean?
2. Why is Dropbox not syncing on my computer?
3. How do I make a Dropbox folder online?
4. How do I get the old Dropbox back?
5. Can you view Dropbox files offline?
6. How do I make all files available offline in Dropbox?
7. How do I update Dropbox on my computer?
8. How do I know if my Dropbox is syncing?
9. Why can't I upload a file to Dropbox?
10. Does Dropbox sync automatically?
11. Is it worth paying for Dropbox?
12. How do I know the size of my Dropbox?

What does Dropbox offline mean?

When a file is available offline, you can access that file even when your phone isn't connected to Wi-Fi or data.

Why is Dropbox not syncing on my computer?

If the files that aren't syncing are in a shared folder, there are two common reasons: either you're no longer a member of that shared folder, or else there's a different version of the file in that folder. If you're missing a shared folder: Check the list of folders you can re-add to your Dropbox.

How do I make a Dropbox folder online?

Set a file or folder to online-only or local

1. Open File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac).
2. Open the Dropbox folder.
3. Right-click the file or folder you'd like to change to online-only.
4. Hover over Smart Sync.
5. Click Online Only. If you'd like to save your file back to your computer's hard drive again, click Local.

How do I get the old Dropbox back?

Return to an older version of a file on dropbox.com

1. Sign in to dropbox.com.
2. Click All Files in the left sidebar.
3. Hover over the name of the file and click "..." (ellipsis).
4. Click Version history.
5. Click on a version to preview it.
6. Click Restore on the version you'd like to restore to.

Can you view Dropbox files offline?

The Dropbox desktop application allows you to automatically sync files to your Windows or Mac computer so you can access them offline. You can also choose to make files available via offline sync on iOS and Android devices.

How do I make all files available offline in Dropbox?

Make folders available for offline viewing from the Android app

1. Browse to the folder you'd like to make available for offline viewing.
2. From the folder list, tap the downward arrow to the right of the folder name.
3. Toggle the switch to make the folder Available offline.

How do I update Dropbox on my computer?

How to use selective sync to save space on your hard drive

1. If you haven't already, install the Dropbox app for your computer.
2. Click the Dropbox icon from the taskbar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac).
3. Click your avatar (profile picture or initials).
4. Select Preferences.
5. Click Sync.

How do I know if my Dropbox is syncing?

To access Sync Queue, click the Dropbox icon in the taskbar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac), then click the arrow at the bottom of the window. From here you can view the sync status of individual files, view the estimated time until completion, and prioritize which files to sync first.

Why can't I upload a file to Dropbox?

Re: Files won't upload

1) Make sure you have configured your Antivirus/Firewall software to allow Dropbox to run. 2) Make sure you are not running a Beta version of the Dropbox app : 1. Log in to www.dropbox.com using your web browser.

Does Dropbox sync automatically?

With the desktop app, locally synchronized folders and files are available even when you're away from an internet connection. Once you get back online, Dropbox will automatically synchronize your folders and files with all the latest changes.

Is it worth paying for Dropbox?

Plunking down a monthly fee for Dropbox gets you more storage and features. ... For $12 per month, the Plus level of service gets you 2TB of storage plus a few more valuable features, like access to Smart Sync and remote-wiping of your devices.

How do I know the size of my Dropbox?

How to view the size of Dropbox files and folders

1. Sign in to dropbox.com.
2. Click All files in the left sidebar.
3. Click a column header and select Size.
4. Hover over the name of folder and click the check box that appears on the left.
5. Click "..." (ellipsis) above the file list.
6. Click Calculate size.
7. Wait for the size to be calculated.