• Can I Download Dropbox To My Mac
• Download Dropbox Onto Macbook Pro
• Dropbox Desktop Mac
• How Do I Download Dropbox Onto My Mac
• Dropbox For Apple Mac

Use a cloud storage service

Check the folders you would like synced between Dropbox and your Mac. A synced folder will hold two copies of each file - one in the cloud in Dropbox and one on your Mac. Now, you want to move that very same library to Dropbox. That’s where problems, issues and incompatibilities will likely arise. After many tests and hours spent trying to figure how iTunes “plays” (no pun intended) with its media files (music, podcasts,ringtones, apps), I’ve come to a conclusion: the best thing you can do if you have enough space on Dropbox is store your entire library.

As you are remotely connecting to a Mac server, you will not be able to drag and drop files from your computer onto the Mac server. Files must be sent to or from the Mac server via other routes such as cloud storage or email attachments.

We highly recommend using a cloud storage service such as Google Backup and Sync or DropBox (Both of which are pre-installed on our Managed and Pay-As-You-Go servers) to transfer files to and from your server. You can find both of these applications on your server by opening 'Finder' and clicking on the 'Applications' tab.

Sources

- Google Drive Help Center

- DropBox User Guide

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

Can I Download Dropbox To My Mac

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

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

1. If you already have Dropbox installed, uninstall the application.
2. Open the installer.
   • Do not right-click, and do not command-click Run as an Administrator
3. 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.
4. Complete the installation and sign in to Dropbox.

Smart Sync and admin privileges

Download Dropbox Onto Macbook Pro

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.

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.

Dropbox Desktop Mac

What is the Dropbox Web Helper for macOS?

How Do I Download Dropbox Onto My Mac

Dropbox For Apple Mac

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.