Dropbox 在 Linux 上终止除了 Ext4 之外所有文件系统的同步支持
Dropbox Ext4

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> Dropbox 正考虑将同步支持限制为少数几种文件系统类型：Windows 的 NTFS、macOS 的 HFS+/APFS 和 Linux 的 Ext4。
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![Dropbox ends support for various file system types](/data/attachment/album/201811/20/212232ol1yfli78q7z8z8i.png)


[Dropbox](https://www.dropbox.com/) 是最受欢迎的 [Linux 中的云服务](https://itsfoss.com/cloud-services-linux/)之一。很多人都在使用 Linux 下的 Dropbox 同步客户端。但是，最近，一些用户在他们的 Dropbox Linux 桌面客户端上收到一条警告说：



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> “移动 Dropbox 文件夹位置， Dropbox 将在 11 月停止同步“
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### Dropbox 将仅支持少量文件系统


一个 [Reddit 主题](https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/966xt0/linux_dropbox_client_will_stop_syncing_on_any/)强调了一位用户在 [Dropbox 论坛](https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Syncing-and-uploads/)上查询了该消息后的公告，该消息被社区管理员标记为意外新闻。这是[回复](https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Syncing-and-uploads/Linux-Dropbox-client-warn-me-that-it-ll-stop-syncing-in-Nov-why/m-p/290065/highlight/true#M42255)中的内容：



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> “大家好，在 2018 年 11 月 7 日，我们会结束 Dropbox 在某些不常见文件系统的同步支持。支持的文件系统是 Windows 的 NTFS、macOS 的 HFS+ 或 APFS，以及Linux 的 Ext4。
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> [Dropbox 官方论坛](https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Syncing-and-uploads/Linux-Dropbox-client-warn-me-that-it-ll-stop-syncing-in-Nov-why/m-p/290065/highlight/true#M42255)
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![Dropbox official confirmation over limitation on supported file systems](/data/attachment/album/201811/20/212235hgeeeas6nos2n6ze.jpg)


*Dropbox 官方确认支持文件系统的限制*


此举旨在提供稳定和一致的体验。Dropbox 还更新了其[桌面要求](https://www.dropbox.com/help/desktop-web/system-requirements#desktop)。


### 那你该怎么办？


如果你在不受支持的文件系统上使用 Dropbox 进行同步，那么应该考虑更改位置。


Linux 仅支持 Ext4 文件系统。但这并不是一个令人担忧的新闻，因为你可能已经在使用 Ext4 文件系统了。


在 Ubuntu 或其他基于 Ubuntu 的发行版上，打开磁盘应用并查看 Linux 系统所在分区的文件系统。


![Check file system type on Ubuntu](/data/attachment/album/201811/20/212236fuzkjo83q8683zq0.jpg)


*检查 Ubuntu 上的文件系统类型*


如果你的系统上没有安装磁盘应用，那么可以[使用命令行了解文件系统类型](https://www.thegeekstuff.com/2011/04/identify-file-system-type/)。


如果你使用的是 Ext4 文件系统并仍然收到来自 Dropbox 的警告，请检查你是否有可能收到通知的非活动计算机/设备。如果是，[将该系统与你的 Dropbox 帐户取消连接](https://www.dropbox.com/help/mobile/unlink-relink-computer-mobile)。


### Dropbox 也不支持加密的 Ext4 吗？


一些用户还报告说他们在加密 Ext4 文件系统同步时也收到了警告。那么，这是否意味着 Linux 的 Dropbox 客户端只支持未加密的 Ext4 文件系统？这方面 Dropbox 没有官方声明。


你使用的是什么文件系统？你也收到了警告吗？如果你在收到警告后仍不确定该怎么做，你应该前往该方案的[官方帮助中心页面](https://www.dropbox.com/help/desktop-web/cant-establish-secure-connection#location)。


请在下面的评论中告诉我们你的想法。




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Dropbox is thinking of limiting the synchronization support to only a handful of file system types: NTFS for Windows, HFS+/APFS for macOS and Ext4 for Linux.

![Dropbox ends support for various file system types](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2018/08/dropbox-filesystem-support-featured.png)

[Dropbox](https://www.dropbox.com/) is one of the most popular [cloud services for Linux](https://itsfoss.com/cloud-services-linux/). A lot of folks happen to utilize the Dropbox sync client for Linux. However, recently, some of the users received a warning on their Dropbox Linux desktop client that said:

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Move Dropbox locationDropbox will stop syncing in November“

Important Update!

After almost a year, [Dropbox decided to bring back support for these filesystems](https://itsfoss.com/dropbox-brings-back-linux-filesystem-support/).

### Dropbox will only support a handful of file systems

A [Reddit thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/966xt0/linux_dropbox_client_will_stop_syncing_on_any/) highlighted the announcement where one of the users inquired about it on [Dropbox forums](https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Syncing-and-uploads/), which was addressed by a community moderator with an unexpected news. Here’s what the[ reply](https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Syncing-and-uploads/Linux-Dropbox-client-warn-me-that-it-ll-stop-syncing-in-Nov-why/m-p/290065/highlight/true#M42255) was:


“Hi everyone, on Nov. 7, 2018, we’re ending support for Dropbox syncing to drives with certain uncommon file systems. The supported file systems are NTFS for Windows, HFS+ or APFS for Mac, and Ext4 for Linux.[Official Dropbox Forum]

![Dropbox official confirmation over limitation on supported file systems](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2018/08/dropbox-stopping-file-system-supports.jpeg)

The move is *intended* to provide a stable and consistent experience. Dropbox has also updated its [desktop requirements.](https://www.dropbox.com/help/desktop-web/system-requirements#desktop)

### So, what should you do?

If you are using Dropbox on an unsupported filesystem to sync with, you should consider changing the location.

Only Ext4 file system will be supported for Linux. And that’s not entirely a worrying news because chances are that you are already using Ext4 file system.

On Ubuntu or other Ubuntu based distributions, open the Disks application and see the file system for the partition where you have installed your Linux system.

![Check file system type on Ubuntu](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2018/08/check-file-system-type-ubuntu.jpg)

If you don’t have this Disk utility installed on your system, you can always [use the command line to find out file system type](https://www.thegeekstuff.com/2011/04/identify-file-system-type/).

If you are using Ext4 file system and still getting the warning from Dropbox, check if you have an inactive computer/device linked for which you might be getting the notification. If yes, [unlink that system from your Dropbox account](https://www.dropbox.com/help/mobile/unlink-relink-computer-mobile).

### Dropbox won’t support encrypted Ext4 as well?

Some users are also reporting that they received the warning while they have an *encrypted* *Ext4* filesystem synced with. So, does this mean that the Dropbox client for Linux will only support unencrypted Ext4 filesystem? There is no official statement from Dropbox in this regard.

What filesystem are you using? Did you receive the warning as well? If you’re still not sure what to do after receiving the warning, you should head to the [official help center page](https://www.dropbox.com/help/desktop-web/cant-establish-secure-connection#location) which mentions the solution.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.