Dropbox for Mac. Using these links, you can directly download the full installer. Bookmark this page so you can directly download the full installer always whenever you have to install Dropbox on any PC. For every new Dropbox update, we will try to keep this article current with updated links. 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.
Under most configurations, the Dropbox desktop application will automatically receive and apply new updates. For Macs, the success of these updates depends on the level of privileges your user has in the system.
Administrators who are running the application and haven't changed their system user name shouldn’t have any issues with automatic or manual updates. Standard users need to follow a different set of instructions to proceed with a manual update. You can find out if you're an administrator or a standard user with the instructions on this page.
To update your application from a standard account:
Download the latest version of the installer.
Go to your Downloads folder and find the installer.
Open another Finder window and go to ~/Applications (/Users/yourUserName/Applications).
Note: If this folder doesn't currently exist, go to your user directory, create a new folder, and name it Applications
Double click the Dropbox icon.
Click Spotlight.
Click System Preferences.
Click Users & Groups.
Select Login Items. You'll be presented with a list of applications. If there is an existing Dropbox entry press the - (minus) button to remove it.
In the same screen, press the + (plus) button and go to the location where you placed Dropbox, ~/Applications (/Users/yourUserName/Applications).
How to update to the latest version of the desktop app
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
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There are two ways to see which version of the Dropbox desktop app you’re currently running on your computer.
On macOS and Windows, you can simply hover your mouse pointer over the Dropbox icon in the system tray or menu bar. Linux, macOS, and Windows users can also follow the instructions below:
Click the Dropbox icon in the system tray or menu bar.
Click your profile picture or initials.
Click Preferences.
Open 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.
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