How To Keep Files Only Online on Dropbox on PC or Mac
You can learn how to remove all of your Dropbox folders from your computer's local storage and prevent them from being automatically sync'd in the future with the help of this website.
Step 1: Click the icon in the notification area to find it.
It appears to be a small box next to the battery, wi-fi, and sound icons on your computer.Clicking will open a window.The notification area is located at the bottom of the screen in the lower-right corner.The gray menu bar can be found in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Step 2: The gear icon is in the pop-up.
There is a button in the pop-up window.A drop-down menu will open.
Step 3: Click on the option that says Preferences.
It will open your settings in a new window.
Step 4: You can click on the tab.
The blue circle icon has two rotating arrows.
Step 5: Click on the button.
It will open a new pop-up and show you a list.You can choose which folders you want to sync with your computer.All checked folders will be deleted from your computer.The button may be named on some versions of the app.
Step 6: There is a box next to every folder.
If you want to keep all the folders online, this is the way to go.
Step 7: You can click Update.
It is in the lower right corner of the window.In a new pop-up, you will have to confirm your actions.
Step 8: To confirm, click Update.
This will remove all of the contents from your computer.You can still find them on the web and on all your other devices.