Smart Sync helps you and your team share content without worrying about overloading your hard drives. Smart Sync team settings are available to Dropbox Business team admins.
When your team starts using Smart Sync, content that’s already downloaded to team member devices remains downloaded. New content is automatically online-only unless you change this setting in the Admin Console. Team members can also choose a personal default for each of their connected computers.
Learn more about Smart Sync for team members.
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How do I set the Smart Sync default for my team?
The Smart Sync default applies to new content after the default is enabled and isn’t retroactive. The Smart Sync default applies to:
- Joining a shared folder
- Linking a new device
- Adding new content from another computer
To set a default for your team:
- Sign in to dropbox.com with your admin account.
- Click Admin Console.
- Click Settings.
- Click Smart Sync.
- Select a default for Smart Sync:
- Synced locally
- Online-only
Note: You don’t need to set a default for team members to use Smart Sync.
While the admin setting is the initial default, team members can change their device settings to a different default.
Learn more about Smart Sync for team members.
What are the system requirements for Smart Sync?
- Microsoft Windows 7 and above, or Mac OSX 10.9 and above
- Minifilter drivers (Windows) or system extensions (macOS)
Can I manage Smart Sync settings for individual team members?
No, Smart Sync settings are team wide, or set by individual team members. Individual team members can manage their own Smart Sync settings at the device, folder, and file level.
Can I manage Smart Sync settings at a folder level?
No, the Smart Sync default applies to all folders.
Can I opt out of the system extension for my team?
Yes. Learn more about opting your team out of the system extension.
