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Dropbox sync

Dropbox sync is a convenient cross-platform option for users who want cloud sync without running their own server.

When to use it

Use Dropbox sync if:

  • You work across desktop and mobile platforms
  • You already trust Dropbox for file storage
  • You want OAuth setup instead of manually configuring a server URL

Setup checklist

  1. Export a backup.
  2. Sign in through the Dropbox authorization flow in Mindwtr.
  3. Let the first upload complete.
  4. Connect each additional device to the same Dropbox account.
  5. Run manual sync once on each device.

Troubleshooting

  • Confirm every device is connected to the same Dropbox account.
  • Check that Dropbox authorization has not expired.
  • Avoid editing the generated sync files directly.
  • If you see conflicts, export a backup before resolving them.

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