How do I get to Dropbox preferences on Mac?

How do I get to Dropbox preferences on Mac?

In general, to find your preferences:

1. Make sure your Dropbox desktop app is open.
2. Click the small Dropbox icon, which is typically in a bar at the top or bottom of your screen.
3. Click your avatar (profile picture or initials) in the upper-right corner.
4. Click Preferences.

How do I stop Dropbox from syncing on my Mac?

How to pause and resume file syncing

1. Click the Dropbox icon in your taskbar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac).
2. At the bottom of the window that appears, there’s a bar with text that says Your files are up to date, Syncing [filename], or Syncing [x] files.
3. While you’re hovering, the text changes to Pause file sync.

How do I have multiple Dropbox accounts on Mac?

On the Dropbox desktop app

1. Sign in to the desktop app with either account.
2. Click the Dropbox icon in your taskbar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac).
3. Click your avatar (photo or initials) in the top right.
4. Click Preferences.
5. Click the Account tab.
6. Click Add personal account or Add team account.

Why is Dropbox opening in Finder?

The Open button appears only for files already synced with your computer’s local Dropbox folder. To see if a file exists in your local Dropbox folder, look for it in File Explorer (Windows), Finder (Mac), or the Dropbox desktop app.

What happens if I uninstall Dropbox from my computer?

Yes. Uninstalling Dropbox from your computer just removes the software, it doesn’t remove any files from DB’s servers or the Dropbox folder.

Can I have 2 different Dropbox accounts on the same computer?

You can switch between two linked Dropbox accounts on dropbox.com, the Dropbox desktop app, and the Dropbox mobile app. If your accounts aren’t linked, you can still switch to a different Dropbox account on any device by signing out of one account and signing into the other.