By default, the Dropbox folder is located in your user folder on your computer’s hard drive. To go straight to the Dropbox folder’s default location, follow the instructions for your operating system below:
Linux
macOS
Windows
Note: If you’ve connected a personal and work Dropbox account, you'll need to specify which Dropbox folder you're trying to reach. For example:
For easier access to the Dropbox folder on your computer, you can create a shortcut. To do so:
Your shortcut will appear with alias appended to the name of the file. You can move the shortcut to the location you’d like to store it in.
By default, the Dropbox folder is located in your user folder. If you moved your Dropbox folder, or if you connected a work and personal, it may be located elsewhere or have a name other than "Dropbox." You can programmatically find the folder path through a JSON file.
Note: If you connected your work and personal accounts on this computer, your JSON file will show two accounts. The JSON file will only have one account listed if you have one account or your accounts aren't connected on this computer.
In the JSON files below:
Select your operating system below to see further instructions.