How to follow a Dropbox folder
Note: If you choose to receive notifications as activity occurs, emails will be batched in approximately ten minute increments. There are no limits to the number of emails you can receive in a day.
Follow a folder
To follow a folder:
- Log in to dropbox.com.
- Hover over the folder you’d like to follow, and click the “…” (ellipsis).
- Hover over Activity.
- Click Follow.
- Choose which actions you’d like to be notified about and how often you’d like to receive notifications.
- Click Confirm.
You’ll receive an email confirming that you’re now following that folder.
Change folder notification preferences
You can change your notification preferences at any time. To do so:
- Log in to dropbox.com.
- Hover over the folder you’d like to change notification preferences for, and click the “…” (ellipsis).
- Click Following.
- Click Manage options.
- Choose which actions you’d like to be notified about and how often you’d like to receive notifications.
- Click Confirm.
Unfollow a folder
To unfollow a folder:
- Log in to dropbox.com.
- Hover over the folder you’d like to unfollow, and click the “…” (ellipsis).
- Click Following.
- Click Unfollow.
FAQs about following folders
What type of folders can I follow?
You can follow any shared folder or team folder.
Can I follow the root Dropbox folder?
No, you can’t follow the root Dropbox folder.
What happens if a folder I’m following is moved or renamed?
If a folder you’re following is moved or renamed, you will continue to receive notifications as usual.
What happens if a file in a folder I’m following is moved or renamed?
If a file in a folder you’re following is moved or renamed, you will not receive a notification.
What if I no longer have access to a folder I’m following?
If you no longer have access to a folder you’re following, you will stop receiving notifications for that folder.
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