Or, check our solving sync issues article.
To check your internet speed, you can use one of the many free internet speed tests available online. It also depends on the internet service you have with your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Note: The amount of bandwidth the Dropbox desktop app uses isn’t the only thing that affects how fast Dropbox or your other applications are running. (This is only available for upload rate).
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Your download rate affects how fast this happens.īoth of these actions use your internet bandwidth. When you add or change files on or anywhere else you access your files in Dropbox, those changes are reflected in the Dropbox desktop app. Your upload rate affects how fast this happens. When you add or change files in the Dropbox desktop app, your changes are reflected everywhere you access your files in Dropbox. You’ll see the option to limit or not limit your bandwidth for both your download and upload rates.
You can also pause syncing temporarily to decrease how much bandwidth Dropbox is using. This can help you prioritize how fast or slow the Dropbox desktop app runs, relative to other applications on your computer. Then, choose the Devices tab and tick-mark the box that says Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from syncing automatically. While iTunes is open on your computer, click on the Edit menu and select Preferences. You can manage how much bandwidth your internet uses to run the Dropbox desktop app in your desktop app preferences. The issue can actually be easily fixed by disabling the automatic sync option.
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