

These codes mean “download disabled” and “download enabled.” To force a Dropbox link to download a file direct, take the link and change dl=0 to dl=1. Alternatively, right-click the file or folder you want to transfer to your portable drive and click “Copy.” Right-click any part of your portable drive’s disk window and click “Paste” to transfer the files to your drive.

How do I download directly to an external hard drive?ĭrag files and folders from your computer to your portable drive’s disk window. You just need to download and install the Dropbox desktop application on your computer.

Can I put Dropbox on an external hard drive?ĭropbox desktop app can help you automatically sync files to Dropbox, so, you can sync external hard drive to Dropbox with it.
