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Box sync different files on different computers

  • November 7, 2025
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I use box on two different computers. Laptop and Desktop.

 

The total size of the Box Sync folder is too big for either SSD. But I don’t need to sync all files to both computers. How can I choose to sync one folder on one computer but not the other?

 

Example:

/Box sync/Laptop_only/

/Box sync/Desktop_and_laptop/

/Box sync/Desktop_only/

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  • Jlanius
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  • November 13, 2025

I have this same question. It seems like sync vs unsync can only be controlled at the web portal, and only globally. With dropbox there’s an interface on each machine to select which folders to sync and which to leave off. I always sync my current project, then unsync it when I’m done. But at the same time I need all the projects to Sync to the backup at all times. 

 

How does Box Drive or Sync manage this? Also, when will you stop having two? It’s confusing.


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