With the Dropbox desktop app, you can access the files and folders stored in your Dropbox account from your computer. When you download and install the Dropbox desktop app, two things are added to your computer:
- The Dropbox folder in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac)
- The Dropbox icon in your taskbar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac)
Open the Dropbox desktop app
Once you’ve installed the Dropbox desktop app, you can open it just like any other app on your computer—through the Windows Start menu or the macOS Launchpad.
Close the Dropbox desktop app and stop syncing
You can completely close the Dropbox desktop app and stop your files from syncing to your Dropbox account. To close the app:
- Click the Dropbox icon in your taskbar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac).
- Click your avatar (photo or initials) in the top right.
- Click Quit.
