How to download and install the Dropbox desktop app
Once installed, you'll be prompted to either sign in or create a new account.
How to install the desktop app with admin privileges
The Dropbox desktop app requires admin privileges to run with full functionality on your computer. This enables multiple different core features of Dropbox, including:
- Sync icons that show the sync status of files and folders
- Right-click context menus for taking quick actions in Dropbox
- Access to Smart Sync
Data transfer cable not working. For the vast majority of users, the desktop app is automatically installed with admin privileges. However, if you didn't install with admin privileges you can follow the instructions below to do so.
Note: If you don't have admin rights on your computer (for example if you're using a work computer), you may need to ask your IT department for help.
Install the Dropbox desktop app with admin privileges
- Dropbox Official Site Login to Dropbox. Bring your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and keep your files safe. Login - Dropbox Dropbox is the best way to store, share, and securely access all your files. Choose your plan. A screen capture demonstrating how the interface appears on multiple devices.
- Dropbox officially launched at 2008's TechCrunch Disrupt, an annual technology conference. Owing to trademark disputes between Proxy, Inc. And Evenflow, Dropbox's official domain name was ' get dropbox.com' until October 2009, when it acquired its current domain, 'dropbox.com'. In October 2009, Evenflow, Inc. Was renamed to Dropbox, Inc.
- If you already have Dropbox installed, uninstall the application.
- Open the installer.
- Do not right-click, and do not command-click Run as an Administrator
- Follow the instructions in the install wizard.
- If you're asked for an administrative username and password, enter them or contact your administrator to sign in.
- If you're not asked for an administrative username and password, you're already an admin on your computer.
- Complete the installation and sign in to Dropbox.
Smart Sync and admin privileges
How to use the Dropbox badge to always see the latest version of a file. The Dropbox badge gives you quick access to share and save Microsoft Office files. It can also help you see if a colleague is currently viewing a shared file, and update to the latest version of the file if they make changes. In this video: an intro to the Dropbox badge.
Some Dropbox users will have access to Smart Sync. If you have access to this feature, check that Dropbox is installed with admin privileges on each computer where the feature will be used.
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Depending on the policies at your organization, your team members may be able to install Dropbox with admin privileges on their own. If not, they may need the assistance of your IT team.
Why does the Dropbox desktop app for Mac require Keychain access?
Keychain is a password management system for Mac. Dropbox requires access to your Keychain to help verify your account and to provide another layer of security over the Dropbox app preferences.
- To grant Keychain access to Dropbox, click Allow or Always Allow (recommended for seamless access) when prompted to do so from Mac.
- Clicking Deny will result in a 'Couldn't start Dropbox' error message. For security reasons, Dropbox will not start without access to your Keychain.
What is the Dropbox Web Helper for macOS?
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Dropbox Web Helper supports the Dropbox user interface on Mac computers. It only runs when the desktop app is running. Dropbox Web Helper is an independent process, so it may start and stop at different times than the desktop app. If you adjust your firewall or antivirus software for Dropbox, we recommend similar adjustments for Dropbox Web Helper.
