Dropbox Update for Mac Dropbox Update is a process that makes sure the Dropbox desktop application is running the latest version. Dropbox Update is installed alongside the Dropbox desktop application on Mac computers running a supported macOS.

How to update to the latest version of the desktop app

Open your Dropbox folder. To find it, click the Finder icon in the Dock (a smiling blue and gray Mac logo), then click Dropbox in the left panel. This folder is like your Dropbox “home,” meaning that anything you add to this folder will be synced to your Dropbox account so you can access them from anywhere. When you turn on computer backup, files on your PC or Mac are continuously backed up to the cloud. Any changes made in synced folders are automatically updated in your Dropbox account and on your hard drive. Access your files—whenever, wherever.

If you want to manually update to the latest stable version of the Dropbox desktop app, you can get it from our download page or our install page (for Linux users).

How to see which version of the Dropbox desktop app you're running

There are two ways to see which version of the Dropbox desktop app you’re currently running on your computer.

On macOS and Windows, open your Dropbox desktop app preferences, and click the General tab.

Can I disable auto-updates?

Like many programs and applications, Dropbox may automatically update to the latest version. These updates are rolled out gradually after a new update is available, and are necessary to keep the desktop app functioning.

You cannot disable or turn off auto-updates.

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These updates ensure you’re running the most up-to-date version of Dropbox, which often has performance and security enhancements. And if Dropbox can't keep itself up-to-date, some features may stop working. For example, the app may stop syncing.

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Notes about auto-updates:

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• If Dropbox software is installed on your computer, it will update regardless of whether you installed it or the application came preloaded by the device manufacturer
• The proxy settings you add using these steps aren't used to update the Dropbox app
  • Dropbox uses your operating system network settings to apply auto-updates