Moved files to Dropbox, but storage still full

jeroenvanattenhoven
I have moved my zotero folder to Dropbox and linked Zotero to that folder. When synching I still get that my personal storage (300MB) is full. Can I savely "Purge Storage"? Will it still be maintained at Dropbox?
  • adamsmith
    don't put your Zotero folder into Dropbox. It is not supported and known to cause database corruption.
  • jeroenvanattenhoven
    any other suggestions? 300MB is not sufficient.
  • adamsmith
    use webDAV, pay for Zotero File Storage, use ZotFile and relative linked files with Dropbox, https://forums.zotero.org/discussion/29322/howto-linked-attachments-dropbox-zotero-40/, or symlink the storage folder (but not the data folder) to Dropbox https://zotpad.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/103395-what-is-a-symbolic-link-and-why-should-i-use-one-w
  • aurimas
    Also, if you do the latter, you will still get that message about full storage until you disable file sync under Preferences -> Sync.
  • jeroenvanattenhoven
    OK, thanks I will look into this.

    So, regarding the "Purge Storage thing"? Can I do that already? Or do I still need it?
  • aurimas
    Purge Storage will clear your online storage, but if you have not yet set up your Zotero with one of the above options, it will just re-upload everything. And if you have set up Zotero with one of the above, then the only reason to Purge Storage is if you need it for a group library.
  • jeroenvanattenhoven
    ok, I've succeeded in setting up Zotero with WebDAV to Box. I understood from all the comments and documentation that this was a better option than Dropbox.

    If this is done, I can Purge the storage, so it can be used for my group library. Thanks for all the help!
  • jeroenvanattenhoven
    One more quick question: What happens to the URL setting in the Advanced tab > Files and Folders? Now it still refers to Dropbox (my previous option). Do I put this back to my local profile folder?
  • aurimas
    Which URL setting? Base directory? Or Data Directory Location?
  • jeroenvanattenhoven
    Data Directory Location
  • adamsmith
    yes, you want to move that back to your profile folder. You will then likely also have to manually move the contents of that folder (i.e. in your file browser).
  • jeroenvanattenhoven
    I'll manually copy the Dropbox folder back over the original folder, and then set the Data Direction Location url also back to the original path.

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