Dropbox on File Provider uses Apple's updated File Provider (API) to more deeply integrate with macOS and fix issues related to opening online-only files in third-party applications.
Your device must be running macOS 12.5 or later to use the latest version of Dropbox on File Provider. Using the latest version of macOS is strongly recommended.
To check your eligibility for updating to Dropbox on File Provider:
- Click ☑ (Dropbox icon) in your menu bar in the upper right corner of your screen.
- Click your avatar (profile picture or initials) in the upper-right corner.
- Click Preferences.
- Click the Sync tab.
- In the ☑ Dropbox folder updates section, click Get started
If you’re not eligible for the update, you’ll see, “You are not eligible for Dropbox on File Provider at this time.” under Dropbox folder updates in the Sync tab.
If you’re already on Dropbox on File Provider, it will say so under Dropbox folder updates in the Sync tab.