Dropbox for Outlook

Dropbox for Outlook Add-in discontinuation

Starting October 1, 2025, the Dropbox Add-in for Outlook integration will be going away—but your files will remain safe and secure. The integration may not be immediately removed, however, we cannot guarantee its availability after this date.
 

How to share and save files without the add-in

You can still use Dropbox with Outlook manually. To do so:

To share a Dropbox link in an email

1. Go to the file or folder in Dropbox.
2. Right-click it and choose Copy Dropbox link (on desktop) or Copy link (on dropbox.com).
3. Paste the link into your email.
    

To save attachments to Dropbox

1. Open the email in Outlook and download the file.
2. Save it to your Dropbox folder on your computer.
   • Make sure you have the Dropbox desktop app installed to manage your files directly.
      

How will users be notified about these changes?

Here’s what users can expect before the add-in is removed:

• A reminder email ahead of the discontinuation.
• An in-product notification in Outlook if they’re using the add-in.

The Dropbox Add-in for Outlook integration

The Dropbox integration for Microsoft Outlook lets you: 

• Replace email attachments with a shared link to any file in your Dropbox account
• Save email attachments directly to your Dropbox account

Enabling the integration adds a Dropbox icon to the Outlook compose window. When you click this icon a pop-up window appears, allowing you to select from the contents of your Dropbox account. A shared link to each file or folder you select will appear in the body of the email.

Not using Dropbox yet? See how Dropbox makes it easy to send large files.
 

System requirements

The Dropbox for Outlook Add-in integration is available for email accounts hosted on Microsoft Exchange 2013 or later. This is available on the following:

• Office 365 version 16.0.116291 or later
• Exchange Online
• On-premise installations

The Dropbox integration works with the following:

• Outlook on web
• outlook.com
• On Windows 10 and up, the Dropbox for Outlook Add-in is available on version 2016 of the Outlook desktop application
• On Mac, Dropbox for Outlook is available on version 2016 of the Outlook desktop application

Installing the Dropbox for Outlook Add-in integration (before October 1, 2025)

You can install the Dropbox for Outlook Add-in integration from the Dropbox App Center or directly from Microsoft AppSource.

Learn how to install apps and integrations from the Dropbox App Center.

To install from Microsoft AppSource:

1. Go to Dropbox for Outlook on the Microsoft AppSource site.
2. Click Get it now.
3. Enter your Microsoft account credentials.
4. Click Continue.
5. Click Add.
6. Make sure the correct email account is selected. Then, click Continue.
7. You’ll be brought to your Outlook account. Click Install.
8. Click OK.

You’ll now see Dropbox in your list of add-ins in your Outlook account.

Using the Dropbox for Outlook Add-in integration

Once you or your admin install the integration, you’ll see the Dropbox for Outlook Add-in available for use with your email account on supported email clients. To get started, simply click the Dropbox icon in the Outlook ribbon or email header to open the integration, then log into your Dropbox account.

Windows users

The first time you use the Dropbox for Outlook Add-in, your web browser may display a security alert asking you to allow the Internet Low-Mic Utility Tool to open content. Click Allow.

Attach a file from your Dropbox account to an email

1. When composing an email in Outlook, click the Dropbox icon to access your Dropbox account.
2. Select the files or folders you’d like to include in your email.
3. Click Choose. A shared link is generated for each file or folder you select.

Save an attachment to your Dropbox account

1. When you receive an email with attachments or Dropbox shared links, click the Dropbox button in the Outlook ribbon or email header.
2. Select the attachment(s) you’d like to save to your Dropbox account.
3. Choose a location in your Dropbox account to save the attachments.

Known limitations

There are some known limitations for the integration.

Windows Users: The first time you use the Dropbox for Outlook Add-in integration, your web browser may display a security alert asking you to allow the Internet Low-Mic Utility Tool to open content. You’ll need to click Allow to use the integration.