This article applies to all Dropbox Dash customers unless otherwise stated.
Dropbox Dash combines AI universal search and organization with universal content access control. You can use Dash by visiting dash.ai, with the desktop app, browser extension, and on your mobile device.
Learn more about the features of Dropbox Dash.
Note: This article explains how to get the Dropbox Dash desktop app and browser extension. If you’d like to access Dash on your mobile device, learn how to download the Dropbox Dash mobile app.
The Dash desktop app allows you to search all of your content, from any of your added apps and your local files, as well as view and create stacks, without needing to open external apps or your internet browser.
To download the Dash desktop app on Windows:
Once installed, the Dash app can be launched by pressing control-e.
To download the Dash desktop app on macOS:
Once installed, the Dash app can be launched by pressing command-e.
Desktop app settings
To open the settings page on the Dash desktop app:
Select the General tab to:
Select the Local Files tab to:
Select the Keyboard shortcuts tab to:
Note: The Dropbox Dash browser extension has features that use third-party AI. Learn more about AI on Dropbox and your privacy.
The Dropbox Dash browser extension allows you to easily access Dash from any web page. From the extension you can search content across your added apps, access and create stacks, and use Dash Assistant.
The extension also allows you to open the Dash start page by default each time you create a new tab.
Note: The Dropbox Dash browser extension is only available on Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Safari.
To set up the Dropbox Dash browser extension on Google Chrome:
You’ll see a confirmation message that the browser extension was added to Chrome.
To set up the Dropbox Dash browser extension on Microsoft Edge:
You’ll see a confirmation message that the browser extension was added to Edge.
To set up the Dropbox Dash browser extension on Safari:
Once the extension is installed, you’ll need to change your browser settings to use the Dash browser extension. To do so:
When you open a new tab in Safari, you’ll see the Dropbox Dash start page.
Note: Clicking Keep it (On Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge) when first opening a new tab will accept Dropbox Dash as your new default tab. This will ensure that Dropbox Dash is seamlessly integrated into your workflow, giving you access to powerful search capabilities from wherever you work online.
Browser extension settings
To access Dropbox Dash browser extension settings:
Select the Apps tab to view, add, or remove apps.
The Dropbox Dash app will be uninstalled.
Important: Deleting the Dropbox Dash desktop app won’t cancel your Dropbox Dash subscription, or delete your Dropbox Dash account. If you'd like to delete your Dash account, reach out to Dash Support through the admin console.
The Dropbox Dash extension will be removed from Google Chrome.
The Dropbox Dash extension will be removed from Microsoft Edge.
The Dropbox Dash extension will be removed from Safari.
Important: Deleting the Dropbox Dash browser extension won’t cancel your Dropbox Dash subscription, or delete your Dropbox Dash account. If you'd like to delete your Dash account, reach out to Dash Support through the admin console.
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