How to Sync Dropbox on Mac & Windows

File storing is always has been a matter of concern. Everyone is looking for a better way of file storing & sharing. If the file is on your desktop or mobile or in any other device that is not with you presently most of the time you can’t get access to the file. DropBox came out with a simple but handy idea solving this problem. Dropbox allows its users to sync files across their computers and mobile devices. So that the users could access all their important files from anywhere around the world. It allows to backup all kind of digital files including videos, images, documents, raw files, etc. As they store the data in their server (on the cloud, or you can simply say ‘on the internet‘), one can get easy access to their data from anywhere. No no headache of forgetting the file containing device at home, DropBox is helping you carry your file where ever you go.

Videos, pictures, text files, documents you can save all kind of data in it by just creating a free account.

In this article, we will be focusing on the topic of synchronizing selected files or folders. The Selective Sync feature of DropBox desktop app allows one to select only the required folder. It makes sure you get the file you are looking for on any computer. A convenient process to save space on laptops or any other devices.

Here is the process to be followed for syncing specific folders.

The initial steps to be followed.

1. Step 1: Go to dropbox.com and sign up for a free account.
2. Step 2: Download Dropbox app for your OS (Windows, Mac or Linux).
3. Step 3: Install the software on your device.
4. Step 4: Simply start syncing all your required files and folders.

After completing the above steps, a folder named Dropbox will be created in your document section. You can keep all your files and folders that need to be synced in it. A public folder can also be created for the same task.

To enable ‘selected sync‘ follow the steps mentioned below.

Dropbox Sync for Windows

• Step 1: From the System Tray click on the DropBox icon.
• Step 2: Click the Gear icon and from the menu select Preferences.
• Step 3: Click on the tab Account
• Step 4: Click the Selective sync button.

That’s it. Your job is perfectly done. After completing the above steps, a window will appear on your device’s screen having all the top level folder in your Dropbox account. Folders having a check mark with them will be sync to your device. If you don’t need any of it to be synced, simply uncheck it.

Dropbox Sync for Mac

Mac users follow the steps mentioned below.

• Step 1: From the System Tray click on the DropBox icon.
• Step 2: Click the Gear icon and from the menu select Preferences.
• Step 3: Click on the tab Account
• Step 4: Now click on the Change Settings button.

Finished the above steps? Good. Now hopefully you can see a new window on your device’s screen having all the top folders of your Dropbox account. The selected checkbox containing folders are the one to be sync to your computer or mobile. Simply uncheck folders if you want any of them to be listed out.

Link: Dropbox.com

You can store all files that you want to sync across your device in that folder.You can also create a Public Folder for sharing files with the public.

Also, read how you can get more free Dropbox storage with a .edu email address.